Lilian’s Crazy Birth
So, it's been a crazy ride around here the last week or so. I mean, any time you go through a process where the end result is a baby I…
That Lyric Little Bandbox
Thirty years ago, when my Mom was pregnant with me, she went to a Red Sox game with my Dad. Not such a big deal in the grand scheme of…
Much Ado About Nothing
Do you know what persistent headaches and nausea are a symptom of? Preeclampsia - a very, very serious pregnancy condition. Do you know what else they can be symptoms of?…
Invisible Car!
Yesterday, Kristian and I bought a new car. The one catch? It's kindof invisible. We bought a Jetta Sportwagen, but they didn't have the specific type that we wanted in…
Off to the Races
At our wedding last Fall, a bunch of our friends got along really well with my step-sister and her husband. To the point where, when talking about the road trip…
Books, Maternity Wards and Jalapeño Mac & Cheese
I took the day off yesterday. I've been attempting to save as much PTO as possible for my maternity leave, but I really needed a day off. Why? It might…
A Fab Weekend!
I was expecting a fairly low-key weekend, but it ended up being extra fun. Here are a few highlights: Friday night, Kristian and I attended our friend Dave's surprise birthday…
Do it for Her
I reached a new physical low the other night. My TMI issues continue to be incredibly painful, so I've mostly been keeping my feet up. Kristian has been wonderful about…
A Surprisingly Eventful Weekend
You know it's going to be an exciting weekend when it gets started with a bank robbery, a high-speed car chase, a fire fight with the police and four or…
World’s Worst Super Powers
Being pregnant is a little bit like having bizarre and somewhat annoying super powers. For example, my nails grow really, really quickly. Like, scary quickly. Which, now that I think…