by Amy | Apr 2, 2015 | My Family, Pregnancy
Speaking of which, I’m due 4/6 – where’s the dang baby? While we wait…please enjoy my final Momtastic pregnancy post: When I had my first baby, I brought a giant wheelie bag to the hospital, big enough for months of international travel, or...
by Amy | Mar 17, 2015 | List, My Family, Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an emotional time. There are happy tears. Sad tears. Scared tears. And “I don’t even know why I’m crying” tears. Maybe it’s one of these 40 reasons: 1. It’s Tuesday 2. That commercial with the babies/puppies/baby puppies came on 3. Your partner forgot to...
by Amy | Mar 9, 2015 | List, My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy, Siblings
You’d think I’d be less scared to have a baby the second time around. I already know what labor and delivery feel like, how to care for a newborn, and that my life will never be the same. I’m not a true veteran like Michelle Duggar, but at least I’ve done this before....
by Amy | Mar 2, 2015 | My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy, Siblings
Dear Daughter, “You’re my favorite person in the whole world” is not something you’re going to hear me say anymore. Not only is it unfair to Daddy, but it really won’t go over well with your baby sister, once she’s born and learns to talk. For now, though, it’s hard...
by Amy | Feb 23, 2015 | My Family, Pregnancy, Siblings
With just six weeks to go until my due date, I’m feeling ready for baby #2 – but is my daughter? Doubtful. She’s had me all to herself for four years, and now she’s going to have to share me with a tiny poop machine who can’t even sit...
by Amy | Feb 16, 2015 | My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy
If you’ve read any of my past pregnancy posts, you know I’m not one to glorify being knocked up. Beleaguered by symptoms, I usually come off more gripey than grateful. But despite the puking, heartburn, shortness of breath, and lately some pretty profound Braxton...