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My Baby May or May Not Be Obese

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So, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit. But Clark truly is chubby. This morning I snapped a picture of him sitting on my husband's lap, and all I can say is holy rolls. While I know I'm joking about my son and obesity, a lot of mothers are concerning themselves with the weight and physique of their infants. And that's just sick. The only question you should have when it comes … [Read more...] about My Baby May or May Not Be Obese

My Baby Has Two Eye Colors: Will It Change or Is He a Chimera?

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Over the past few weeks, Munchkin's features have become increasingly prominent. One of those features, of course, is his eyes. Every new parent wonders, "What color will my child's eyes be?" And it's a natural question to ask, since infant's eyes can change up to 9 months of age. But, Munchkin's eyes are already different than most babies - eye color wonder aside. You see, … [Read more...] about My Baby Has Two Eye Colors: Will It Change or Is He a Chimera?

When I Finally Felt Like a “Mom”

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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”

Going Shopping Alone, at Target, with a Newborn

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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