While I'm sure there's nothing extraordinary about my lack of free time as a new mom, it certainly is unfamiliar to me. When I was a student, and when I held a professional job, I always found a way to make my morning coffee and leisurely breakfast into my routine. Now that I have tiny human in my life, it seems like there's never time for basic things, like breakfast. In … [Read more...] about The Little Things…Like Feeding Yourself
The Mayo Clinic Said It’s Okay
This morning, Brian (my husband) had to leave early for class. I must admit, I've gotten very comfortable with Brian being home 24/7, but the paternity-leave-fantasy-world I've been living in has come to an end. Boo. So, without any pumped milk, in a panic to feed a fussy baby, I grabbed some ready-made formula from the fridge, poured it into a bottle, and fed it to … [Read more...] about The Mayo Clinic Said It’s Okay
Bitch Wars: Mommy Shaming
I'll admit it: I have a love-hate relationship with the mommy message boards of the world. At times, these boards can be helpful, empowering, and entertaining. But more often, these boards become a slippery slope where the high and mighty gang up against the lowly "bad moms". Give me a break. I would avoid the mommy message boards if real life mommy-shaming did not exist, … [Read more...] about Bitch Wars: Mommy Shaming
Nest? I Still Have Nine Days For That.
My due date is July 26th. Today is July 17th. Am I ready to bring a baby home? Clearly, the answer is no. Pictured on the right is the bassinet portion of my baby’s pack and play, where he will be sleeping upon his homecoming, appropriately being used as a clothing drawer. You might think, “That’s not so bad, at least you washed the baby’s clothes!” And you would be … [Read more...] about Nest? I Still Have Nine Days For That.