by Amy | Jan 14, 2014 | My Family, Parenthood
These teenagers today with their genetically modified texting thumbs think they invented acronyms. Ooh, it’s so hard to break your secret code! CTFD, IYKWIM. J/K! In my day, before the internet even, we had plenty of awesome, super secret acronyms, we just...
by Amy | Dec 30, 2013 | Holidays, My Family
I want to share a tradition with you. On the last day of the year, I like to spend some time remembering what happened. Not glossing over the details, but really breaking it down, month by month – highs and lows. The best is to do this out loud with someone...
by Amy | Dec 20, 2013 | Holidays, My Family
Dear Santa, As you know, I’m Jewish, but that’s never stopped me from sitting on your lap at the mall. So I’ve made you a list, and I hope you’ll check it twice. And when you’re done here, please visit my platonic boyfriend Adrian over at Dad or Alive and check his...
by Amy | Dec 10, 2013 | Parenthood, Shopping
Oh, man, am I in trouble. My mom wanted to buy Viv a dollhouse and requested my input on which kind to get. I found a Kidkraft model online that looked perfect — colorful, creative, and fun. It even had an elevator, just like the Barbie Dream House that rocked...
by Amy | Dec 3, 2013 | Babymaking, Infertility, My Family
Author’s Note: If you’ve been reading Carriage Before Marriage for a while, you know my IVF odyssey wrapped up nearly a year ago. Writing this post for mom.me gave me some closure. I know how lucky I am to have my daughter, and we haven’t totally...
