August 13, 2012 11:07 PM – I can’t sleep through these contractions. Take note of the time. Could this be it? For two solid weeks I’ve been experiencing “show” (which is why midwives refer to show as “a whole lot of nothing”). For a couple of weeks, cramping that kept me awake at night. I […]
Marmee March's Wisdom
I remember reading Little Women as a teenager and, like most people, enjoying it very much. I wanted my girls to read the book (or to read it aloud to them), so I picked it up again to re-read it. What’s interesting about re-reading books I loved as a child is that, as a mother, […]
History Can Wait
“Put down the book, Ilana. It’s time to do history.” Even as I’m saying it, I realize it sounds weird. She’s absorbed in a thick novel, reading it for the second time. (I didn’t homeschool so we could have School at Home. But the temptation is always there. Control. Me, me, me.) “Julien, please put […]
How To Survive The Hospital
When I took my newborn to the hospital, I had no idea she would have to be admitted for testing and treatment (IV antibiotics). The only thing I brought with me was myself, my sling and a toothbrush (expecting a long ER wait). If I have to do a hospital again, I’ll be more prepared. […]
Did a wipes warmer cause my baby’s urinary tract infection?
Wipes warmer UTI – is this a thing? Long story short if you’re coming here from a search engine: my one month old baby was hospitalized with a urinary tract infection. I believe it was caused by using a wipes warmer. I apologize for my scattered, slightly cryptic post the other day. At the time […]
What a Difference a Day Makes
Isn’t it crazy how you can be going along as usual, blissfully unaware that life is about to smack you hard across the face and leave you reeling? This day has been one of the most difficult of my life. I need to find some things to be thankful for, quick, before I fall into […]
Dear V
Dear Victoria, You will be 5 days old today at 5:30 PM and Oh My Goodness Gracious, you only woke up twice last night. Actually, the second time I woke you up when I moved you over so I could get back in bed, so that doesn’t count. Anyway I was grateful you woke up […]
Postpartum Life: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
You know what’s a little nuts? Having a 3 day old infant sleeping away in the bed at 3 AM while you, on the other hand, cannot sleep. Yes, kids, I have postpartum insomnia. I’m not surprised, since I’ve had it after all of my births. Postpartum life is a little crazy, no? Postpartum Life The Good […]
Victoria
At long last, Victoria made her appearance (13 days late!) on Tuesday, August 14 at 5:30 pm. Weighing in at 8 pounds 7 ounces, 21″ long, born in the water into her father’s hands after a very short (but extremely intense) 2.5 hour labor. She is doing beautifully, nursing like there’s no tomorrow and adjusting […]
Orgasmic Birth: my thoughts on this amazing movie
Note: a review of the movie Orgasmic Birth appears below. Ok, so maybe I spoke too soon the other day when I said that I wasn’t having near constant Braxton-Hicks contractions and cramping, which is normal for me at this point. Yesterday at 11:30 or so they started. Strong enough to wake me from a […]