Weighing in at nearly 16 pounds, the scale makes it easier to believe how quickly Clark is growing. At 6 weeks old, he is a pretty large baby. He's almost doubled his birth weight in less than two months. And, while my muscles ache from carrying this lug, I feel great.And I … [Read more...] about It’s Been 6 Weeks Already? Hallelujah.
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Things I Look Forward to Doing While Clark is Sleeping
Since Clark has been born, I used my KitchenAid once. I made meatballs. While delicious, that adventure in cooking did not satiate my desire to bake. I don't like cupcakes, at all. I don't like cake either. In fact, I don't really like dessert. It's not my thing. But I really … [Read more...] about Things I Look Forward to Doing While Clark is Sleeping
The Little Things…Like Feeding Yourself
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 … [Read more...] about The Little Things…Like Feeding Yourself
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 … [Read more...] about Bitch Wars: Mommy Shaming