How to quell morning sickness
I get a lot of questions from other mommies on Facebook in the form of direct messages. Although I have gleaned a substantial amount of knowledge through trial and error after having three babies in...
View ArticleOur struggle with miscarriages
When I got married, we were avoiding getting pregnant because we were still in law school and wanted a few years “just to enjoy each other.” Because I am Catholic, we were practicing natural family...
View ArticleTo the lady ashamed of being pregnant with her fourth
I met you in the elevator on my way back from the pediatrician’s office. It was just me and Wren, and you looked at her fondly in her stroller. When the elevator doors opened, you very kindly held the...
View ArticleThat time my humble blog post went viral
I have a very humble blog, which before I wrote this post had about four readers, one of which was my mother. But a few days after I wrote that post, my email inbox was flooded with notifications that...
View ArticleTop five unexpectedly good things about having babies close together
When Ruth was five months old, we found out we were pregnant with Rose. When Rose was about seven months old, we found out we were pregnant with Wren! Having children this close together is not for the...
View Article12 Week Bumpdate
Cannot WAIT to be out of the first trimester. The second trimester is where it’s at, baby. Without further ado, my 12 week bump, as taken by my three year old photographer. The kid has a future in this...
View ArticleBumpdate: 23 weeks
These bumpdates are going to be spontaneous at best, because I have gotten some complaints from my family. Apparently, they feel weird recommending my blog to their friends and acquaintances if I have...
View Article35 Weeks: The Final Countdown
Or at least, that is what I keep telling myself. It’s good for morale. Thank goodness the OB’s office keeps their mirrors nice and clean just for my bump selfies. Fat woman in a little coat....
View Article36 Weeks: Over it, but not ready
I’ve reached that point where I am very over being pregnant, but am in no way near ready for this baby to arrive. I have to get out all of our newborn things (they aren’t in storage, of course, but...
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