Dear neighbors who thought they were being oh-so-clever by calling the police because my baby was in meltdown mode at 2AM, I have done everything possible for the past 3.5 months to keep the noise level to a minimum in our apartment. In fact, when Clark fusses past the hour of 9PM, I forgo my sleep training methods and do whatever works to get him to sleep. I've even buckled … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to My Childless Neighbors
Making Fun of Babies: Okay on Seinfeld, but Not in Real Life
Seinfeld was a very popular television sitcom that is now in syndication; reruns can be found almost every day of the week, and many of its lines and jokes are shared between friends and families. One particular episode, "The Hamptons", was produced under the working title "The Ugly Baby". Despite the title's omission of the subject, the ugly baby was still a prominent plot … [Read more...] about Making Fun of Babies: Okay on Seinfeld, but Not in Real Life
Getting Back in Shape: It Takes Time
In addition to the stress of taking care of a newborn, the majority of women add the burden of getting their "body back" ASAP after having a baby. A lot of the time, the added pressure makes it difficult to lose weight (seriously. We've all read those studies on cortisol, right?). As a former athlete and fitness junkie, I'm just as eager to drop a few pounds. But I won't be … [Read more...] about Getting Back in Shape: It Takes Time
The Great Solid Debate: How The Guidelines for Feeding Babies Real Food Have Changed
It's a question so frequently asked on the mommy boards that everyone is sick of reading it, but, every day, it's posted: "When is it okay to start my baby on solid food?" While a lot of users grow frustrated with the question, the guidelines for infants and solids have changed so many times that if we're being honest, it's understandable that some moms would be confused. The … [Read more...] about The Great Solid Debate: How The Guidelines for Feeding Babies Real Food Have Changed
Buying Diapers from Amazon: Amazing Deal or Total Rip Off?
A lot of parents share Amazon Mom (totally discriminatory/sexist, but that's not the point) as a source for diaper deals. Amazon boasts that its prices are 20% cheaper than in-store diaper purchases. Right now, people are sharing Amazon's $25 gift card bonus as an opportunity to get "free diapers" (it's not, BTW, if you like diapers that actually work). But, will signing up for … [Read more...] about Buying Diapers from Amazon: Amazing Deal or Total Rip Off?