by Amy | May 1, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
Ever since my daughter was born, I’ve had this fantasy about taking her to visit a farm. Fresh air, baby animals, fruit picking – it all sounded so cute and wholesome. Plus, I wanted my kid to know her food comes from the ground, not Trader Joe’s. But the realities...
by Amy | Apr 25, 2013 | Babymaking, Infertility, List, My Family
I’m not technically infertile, just over the hill. If you saw me in good lighting, you might mistake me for 35, but you know what they say: you’re only as old as your ovaries. And those biatches are past 40. Can they still produce a sibling for my daughter? Time...
by Amy | Apr 15, 2013 | Couplehood, My Family, Wedding Plans
Dave is super easy going about the wedding planning. Usually we’re in sync, and if we’re not, he’ll defer to Bridezilla. Except on this one issue: No video. He’s putting his foot down. “I want to experience our wedding, not record it.” He tells me. He’s...
by Amy | Apr 8, 2013 | Babymaking, Infertility, My Family, Parenthood
When I was pregnant with Viv, we got a lot of thoughtful gifts, but my favorites were the boxes of hand-me-down clothes from mommy friends who had been there before me. Sorting through those cartons was Christmas morning level exciting. Adorable playsuits, girlie...
by Amy | Apr 3, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
We live in a rent-controlled apartment in a McMansion neighborhood, so the local moms out-fancy me by a mile. I mean, these moms are Lululemon gear-sporting, Porsche Cayenne-driving, blinding bling-wearing, “I just got back from Canyon Ranch and barely have time...
