Well it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. Probably because Mairin Elle was born on October 7, 2015 (her due date!) at 2:45 PM. We struggled through a relatively short labor that started at 10 AM that morning, but which felt much, MUCH longer, given that I went the unmedicated route. She surprised us by coming … More Surviving with a Newborn
It’s been just over four months since I quit my job. And I have to be honest, I’m not regretting it one bit. I am physically exhausted, my brain is completely focused on trying to entertain Bowen and being a somewhat reasonable sounding board for my husband, and if I’m lucky, I get a daily … More Four Months Later: The Pros and Cons of Quitting My Job to be a SAHM
This week has been indescribably rough. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, I am unable to attend my sister’s wedding this weekend in Seattle. Have I mentioned that my sister is awesome? Hilarious, sarcastic, brilliant, and magnetic. A loyal friend, emotional yet tough simultaneously. And she’s beautiful. She’s a slob too, but nobody’s perfect. I may … More Sisters
I have previously mentioned this whole placenta previa thing that came up at my 20 week ultrasound. Well at our 26 week ultrasound right before we went to Seaside, Florida for a week (glorious family paradise), my placenta had moved up to “low-lying” and we were pretty pumped that it was moving and confident that … More Week 29 Surprise: Why a Low-Lying Placenta Should be Taken Seriously
Smiling Mommy 