Right to Breastfeed in Public Cards
America just can NOT get it’s act together on breastfeeding. If you don’t do it, you’re a horrible mother who is neglecting your child. If you do breastfeed, you’re a wonderful mother who deserves all the praise in the world, but you absolutely positively must not breastfeed in public or in front of anyone else. … Continue reading
40 Weeks!
Today is my EDD. Not that your EDD really means anything, but it’s still exciting! There’s tons that have gotten done. My cloth stash is all cleaned and prepped and put away. The nursery furniture is put together. The crib is made up with fresh and clean and super-cute sheets. I have my aunt’s rocking … Continue reading
Prepare for a Brain Melt
Sometimes, you just need to take in an overwhelming amount of cutes. Enjoy!
Lisa Bloom: How to Talk to Little Girls
A friend posted this on FB, and it’s amazing. It’s a great post about talking to little girls in a way that doesn’t focus on how cute or well dressed she is, but instead focuses on her intelligence and recognizing that she has something worthy of a conversation. Reading this really had a strong impact … Continue reading
Oh, Noooooooooow I Get It
When I first started buying cloth diapers to prep for Belly Monster’s arrival, I kept reading about how addictive cloth diapering is. And I admit, I didn’t really get it. Sure, cloth dipes are cute, but I only ran across 2 that were just so cute that I had to buy them. For the most … Continue reading
Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy
A friend asked me about pregnancy and any “woes” that she should know about. Specifically, she wanted to know the stuff that no one else will tell her. And it got me thinking, there’s a TON about pregnancy that no one told me. And I don’t think most people are told some of this stuff. … Continue reading
Breastfeeding Terrorists?
Wowzers. Teddy sent me this article about a couple who was accused of being terrorists when the mother dared to breastfeed her child at the Metropolis Country Club in White Plains, NY. A supervisor approached the family, asked them to leave, and then insisted she move to the bathroom when the couple refused to leave. … Continue reading
Happy 4th!
I hope that all who celebrate the 4th are enjoying it. Yay long weekends!
Babymoon Recap
Babymoon was fantastic! We stayed at the Stockton Seaview in Galloway, NJ, just outside of Atlantic City. When we checked in, the woman at the desk asked if we were on vacation or there for a wedding, and I got to say “we’re on a babymoon!” Turns out her daughter’s due date was the very … Continue reading
Ramblings About Parenting Decisions and (Un)supportive Grandparents
Getting ready for Belly Monster, there are parenting decisions that Teddy & I have already had to make. To breastfeed (to the very best of my ability, and hopefully we’ll be successful), to cloth diaper, to not push gender normative on our daughter. These right now are the big ones. Others will come later – … Continue reading
Jersey Bride 