Shockingly well-rested
Okay…so we’re only twelve days into this parenting adventure, but a few things are starting to click into place. I really get it now, that each family is different and it’s all a matter of finding what works for you …
Month: June 2006
A blanket for Thumper
Many many thanks to a group of especially wonderful friends/knitters who got together and made this beautiful blanket for our little guy: Alison, Carolyn, Cassie, Claudia, Irene, Iris, Jackie, Jenn, Kate, Lala, Lee Ann, Michelle, Melissa, Norma, Rachael, Regina, Sarah, …
Thumper loves his sling
We’ve been taking walks each evening, once the heat breaks a bit. Somewhat slow, somewhat short walks, thanks to my incision. Yup. Incision. I’ve decided not to get into the whole birth story here on the blog–it’s just not the …
He’s here!
And boy do I have a doozy of a birth story for you! But that’s for another day. For today, just feast your eyes on the glory of Thumper, complete with pompadour: “Thumper”born June 14, 20068 lbs, 6 oz, 21 …
Attention lovely, well-meaning people
The calls and emails checking to see if I’ve gone into labor yet are stressing me out. I know the inquiries are all coming from well meaning people who care…but they aren’t helpful. The baby isn’t due until the 17th, …
Pregnancy: Day 268
3 a.m. Wake up, have to pee. Shift from left side toward center, lifting belly with hands to avoid those shooting ligament pains, if possible. Reach your back. Wonder if those shooting pains are ligaments or muscle. Shift to right …