I was 26 when I got married and 27 when I gave birth to my first child. My husband and I were just slightly younger than the national average, but after having already watched most of my friends get married … Continue reading
By the time this blog post goes live, Felicity will most likely already be here, becoming acclimated to life outside the womb in the new home that she shares with her mother, father, and brother. Right now though, I am … Continue reading
Now that the cat’s out of the bag, it’s time to answer the question that has been nagging everyone for the past two weeks: is it different this time? Many people believe that there are tell-tale signs that you’re having … Continue reading
From the moment that I learned that I was pregnant again, I knew that this time would be different. Two and a half years ago, when I learned that I was pregnant for the first time, I celebrated with Starbucks … Continue reading
John received a very special birthday gift this year, and though he probably doesn’t realize it now, I’m sure it’ll be his favorite gift for years to come. It came in the form of a book. But not any book- … Continue reading
A few months back, I wrote a blog post regarding some of the lesser-known perks of being pregnant. I spent time reflecting on some of the attitude changes that accompanied pregnancy, particularly concerning my body and my relationship with food. … Continue reading
At this point in the year, I am well into the third trimester. Mercifully, I have not (yet) experienced many of the symptoms that I have read about on the Internet or heard about in person. I am not (yet) … Continue reading
America’s done it again. We’re making facetious claims about history, refusing to call a spade a spade because that could jeopardize the liberal agenda. Apparently, a couple is “making history” by being the first transgender couple to conceive and carry a … Continue reading
When I first announced that Andrew and I were expecting our first child, I was bombarded with horror stories about pregnancy and childbirth. All of a sudden, everyone seemed to know someone who’d had an awful experience carrying and/or giving birth … Continue reading
Week twenty. The halfway point. Half of my pregnancy is already behind me; half still awaits. In the past four and a half months, I’ve learned a lot about being pregnant. It has also given me a whole new way … Continue reading
