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Totally Cute Diaper Bags That Don’t Look Like Diaper Bags
There was a thing I did not know about before I had a baby, which was: “Diaper bags that do not look like diaper bags.” Do you know what these are? I did not. These are really well-designed, hip diaper bags that look like large designer handbags or tote bags so that while carrying them…
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What I’d Really Like for Mother’s Day
Wrote a guest blog this week for HappyPlace.com on what I’d really like for mother’s day. I in no way intended for it to come across as cruel or mean so I apologize if that is how it seems. You can get to it by clicking the link here: What I’d Really Like for…
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Don’t worry, because I am so totally on top of my child’s health.
I try to be careful with my son’s health. Not crazily “I Purell my lips when I kiss him” careful, but careful, regardless. It is hard, sometimes, not to immediately assume the worst when things go wrong. The other day he coughed and 85% of my brain went, “All children get sick and cough!” but…
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Ten Vignettes For People Attempting a Second Child
The lovely people at www.glowing.com asked if I would write a guest blog for them this week. Since they deal with women who are trying to get pregnant they asked if I could write one about how hard it is to try for a second child when you already have a first child. And I…
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How to Administer Ear Drops to a Baby When You Are Home By Yourself
Oh no, your baby has an ear infection! Luckily the doctor has given you ear drops which will have your baby feeling better in no time. HOW TO ADMINISTER EAR DROPS 1. Hold baby across your lap as you sit on the sofa, turning his head so that the affected ear faces upwards. Hold baby’s…
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And the Winner (of this contest going on in my apartment right now) is…
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An Overview of the Oscar-Nominated Movies For Anyone Who Didn’t Get Around to Seeing Them (No Spoilers)
The Oscars are almost upon us, which means it’s that time of year when I remember all the movies I meant to get around to seeing in the theaters, but which I only managed, months later, to slide into my Netflix queue. (High hopes that I’ll get around to seeing them once I watch that…
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How to Marry Your Baby
I’m officiating a friend’s wedding ceremony this weekend, and it’s really hard to go from writing a wedding ceremony to writing a baby blog because, in case you haven’t read the latest neuroscience-based academic journals, it utilizes two separate parts of your brain. Fig. 1 (Below) So instead of writing a post on an…
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10 Reasons Why Tiger Moms are TOTALLY AWESOME
There’s been a lot of talk about Tiger Moms in the news lately, and by “The News” I of course mean, “My Twitter feed and this one woman at Gymboree who didn’t know me but had very strong opinions.” Everyone seems to hate tiger moms, but I think they’re great! Here’s why: * …
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An Exciting Night Out Without The Baby
Jonathan enters the restaurant grinning and sits down across from me. Jonathan: Ready for our hot date? Me: I know– look at us going out to dinner like regular adults who don’t have a baby! Jonathan: I know! (Smiles) We shuffle our silverware for a few seconds and sip from our water glasses. I pick…