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I Need A Miracle
I felt pregnant. It was our third IVF attempt, and it seemed like they’d finally gotten my drug protocol right. We made four gorgeous embryos, two of which were top rated, one of which was 8-celled, symmetrical and seemingly perfect. I was so certain I’d get pregnant...
Toddler’s First Nikes: Just Two It
My daughter's two now, running and jumping so much you'd think I'd put expresso in her sippy cup, so it was time to upgrade her footwear. The folks at Finish Line were kind enough to send over a pair of Nike Free Run 3's for us to try out, and I must say they were a...
How To Sleep Like A Teenager
Dave and I are not morning people. That was a nice thing to have in common pre-baby, but it's a total liability now. When our daughter's cries shatter the silence at dawn, we bury our faces in our pillows and try to imagine she belongs to the family next door. Since...
Lessons of Toddlerhood That May Not Hold Up Well In Adulthood
My job as a parent is to teach my toddler how the world works. I make sure she knows that stoves are hot, snow is cold and it’s always nice to share – especially Halloween candy, with your mother. But despite my best efforts, a lot of what my daughter is learning in...
14 Things NOT to Get Your Husband For Valentine’s Day (Guest Post)
Earlier this week, my post 14 Things NOT to Get Your Wife For Valentine's Day ran on Dad or Alive. I encourage you to check out the hilarious comments over there, including the true tale of a woman who received a Thighmaster as a Valentine's Day gift. Yes, that was...
14 Things Not To Get Your Wife For Valentine’s Day
Adrian at Dad or Alive pitched me the idea of writing this list as a public service. His answer, "14 Things Not To Get Your Husband..." will appear later this week. 1. Lingerie – Unless your wife is an actual Victoria’s Secret model, in which case you’ll be doing...
The Breastfeeding Bride
I had this dream last night: I’m walking down the aisle in a gorgeous couture bridal gown (it’s my dream, I can wear what I want to). Dave is waiting for me at the altar. Our eyes meet. Out of nowhere, a baby cries. And then all of a sudden, I have Fembot boobs,...
Is That What My Friends-Without-Kids Really Think of Me, Kim Kardashian?
The other night, Dave and I got sucked into Kim & Kourtney Take Miami. As always, the Kardashians really made me think. On this episode, Kourtney had recently given birth to baby Penelope and Kim was annoyed by her formerly partying sister’s child-centric ways. ...
My Toddler is Making Me Fat
Call me a hypocrite. No, it's okay, I can take it. I write about how we need to be kind to ourselves and never trash talk our weight in front of our kids. And then I go and use the F word on myself. Loophole: Viv can't read yet. So until she can, I'm just going...