by Amy | Mar 7, 2012 | My Family, Our Situation, Wedding Plans
Women are supposed to have been dreaming about their weddings since they were little girls. Not me. I mean, I was going to marry Sean Cassidy, but I never gave a moment’s thought to the big day. In fact, when my neighbor wanted to play “bride,”...
by Amy | Mar 1, 2012 | Babymaking, Couplehood, Giveaways, My Family, Parenthood
When Dave and I were trying for baby #1, the seeds (wink wink) were planted for an essay I wrote called “The Least Sexy Sex” about the pitfalls of procreating. That essay has just been published by Skirt! magazine and you can read it here. Of course now...
by Amy | Feb 26, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood
“She’s so alert,” was the comment we heard most from friends and strangers when they met our new baby girl. It was true – from a very young age, Viv studied everything intently with her beautiful gray-blue eyes, focused and curious. She amazed us. We soon learned...
by Amy | Feb 20, 2012 | Giveaways, My Family, Shopping
Win a Rowdy Sprout rocker tee (or onesie, PJ’s or dress!) – read on to find out how… One of the coolest chicks in my mommy & me is Laura Angotti, owner and designer of Rowdy Sprout rocker wear for babies and kids. Using iconic imagery...
by Amy | Feb 14, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood
When I was 22 weeks pregnant with Viv, I was put on bed rest and warned that I might lose my baby. The next day, I had my first ever panic attack. My heart raced and I hyperventilated, just like in the movies. I asked Dave to find me a paper bag and he returned...