Introducing, for the first time on NSJM, but maybe in the last place of all my other social media outlets, my VBAC baby girl. Meet Emma. 8 pounds, 6 ounces 20 inches long Med-free VBAC. I did it, y’all. I so did it. And I’ll tell you ALL ABOUT IT as soon as I have…
mommyhood
Cutest kid ever
Basically I’ve decided that my kid is the cutest kid ever. And no, you don’t have to agree with me that MY kid is the cutest kid ever. Since I’m his mom, my opinion in this matter is kind of the only one that counts. But OMG. He’s a kid. Sure, I still call him…
A morning with my boy
I always struggle with whether or not I should send Joshua to daycare when I’m home on a break. I feel like such a slacker mom, but I know that he loves his school and his friends and I do love being able to sleep and get things done. Last night as we were driving…
The first of many countdowns
My Fridays are dotted with emails and iPhone notifications that New Girl is growing. And in doing that growing, we’re all growing closer to her arrival. Fridays are my “turn days” where I advance from one week of pregnancy to the next. Today, I’m 24 weeks pregnant. In so many ways I feel completely unprepared…
The psychology of potty training
Here’s the deal. I’m not hardcore pushing the potty training thing. I know my child isn’t 100% ready for diaper-free living based on various signs of readiness. But I do need you, wise People of the Internets, to talk to me about poop and how to get it in the potty. (The toddler’s, not mine….