Today's the day. I finally felt like a total "mom". And I felt this way when I was all by myself. In my car. Alone. On my way to the grocery store. When I had a seriously devious thought. And I went through with it. Brace yourselves for what I did on my way to Trader Joe's. It's not for the faint of heart: Have you caught your breath yet? Yes, I went to Starbucks on my … [Read more...] about When I Finally Felt Like a “Mom”
Archives for October 2013
Going Shopping Alone, at Target, with a Newborn
Ok, so maybe I didn't go "alone" because, technically, Clark was with me. But, truthfully, he wasn't much help. Actually, he was more of a nuisance. Tightly pressed against my belly and chest in his Beco baby carrier, Clark decided to grunt, squirm, and squeal when most inappropriate (ex: when I was trying to pick out panties. Embarrassing). Since I haven't purchased any … [Read more...] about Going Shopping Alone, at Target, with a Newborn
Drool: It Could Be Worse
Drooling baby? It could be worse. He could be crying. But for now, my sweatshirt looks like I rain through a rainstorm. If the rainstorm only happened on my shoulders. … [Read more...] about Drool: It Could Be Worse
Should I Use Breast Milk to Treat an Eye Infection?
"Ha! There is no squirting milk in her eye! You are ridiculous! I am gonna go out on a limb here and say you must be first time mom that rushes your child to the dr for everything! Thanks for the laugh though!" The above quote is a recent attempt to shame me for suggesting that a new mom contact her pediatrician to treat her baby's eye infection. Yes, ladies, you interpreted … [Read more...] about Should I Use Breast Milk to Treat an Eye Infection?
Postpartum Weight Loss: You Just Have to Get Over It
Once again, I feel as though I have to apologize for what I'm about to say. But it has to be said. And it's the truth. Your pre-pregnancy body? It died. The sooner you grow up and grieve the loss of the old you, the better. Because all the diets and sweat sessions won't change the fact that your body is different now. As women, we've never really been comfortable with our … [Read more...] about Postpartum Weight Loss: You Just Have to Get Over It