Blog Topic: Personal Stories
Waiting For The Perfect Time To Make The Switch
When my youngest came along, her older brother was eighteen months and still sleeping in a crib. I wanted to get him out so that she could take the hand-me-down nursery furniture and he could get new furniture. I was very nervous about rushing this process. So much so that we got a video baby monitor... Read Article
Having A Baby, When The Other Kids Are Almost Grown
A friend of mine works in the birthing center of our local hospital. The other day she commented on how many new mothers she sees, that are in their late 30’s, early 40’s. I must say that I was a bit surprised. But only a bit. I was 31 when I had my last 2 babies, not so... Read Article
The Things Only A Parent Would Think Were Cute
There have been times during the lives of my children, that I was appalled, embarrassed, frustrated, but mostly just amused by their behavior. I know for a fact that some of the things that my kids did, that I thought were funny would have made any other parent shudder with fear or humiliation. I... Read Article
When The Name You Give Your Child, Doesn’t Turn Out The Way You’d Hoped.
I considered changing my Kelyns’ name when she was little, because so many people had such a hard time with it. It was difficult for friends and family to get the hang of the pronunciation, and the spelling. Doctors, babysitters, teachers, etc. all had a real problem with... Read Article
After Baby Comes Home
A friend of mine just became a dad for the first time, and his excitement and astonishment has infected me with a bit of nostalgia. It’s been awhile, but I do remember the early days and nights spent with my babies.
I remember the amazement of holding a real live... Read Article
Does Our Name Affect The Person We Become?
It happens to all of us I think, you see someone and think to yourself, “she just looks like a Lisa, or “... Read Article
Congratulations
Congratulations to pecuellar, who happily and safely delivered her daughter during the holiday season. Our thoughts are with you, and your family. Read Article
Bringing Home Baby
The last prenatal visit, one week before my scheduled c-section, totally caught me off guard. The doctor said labor was progressing naturally so we needed to deliver now. Two hours later I was in surgery desperately regretting all the things I procrastinated until the last minute. I guess this... Read Article
Poetry
When my kids were babies, I would rock them to sleep, and sing to them. However, I could never remember... Read Article
My Little Miracle