At two in the morning, I can only think about how much I want him to eat quickly so I can go back to sleep. And I… Read more “New mom confessions”
Author: allstarme
Saturdays, grocery stores
I don’t know why I ever thought that the store would be less crowded if I went early Saturday morning. I must have temporarily forgotten that’s when… Read more “Saturdays, grocery stores”
Support your breasts
The past two days, I have gone to a couple breastfeeding support groups. I was reluctant at first simply because we’re not really having any problems (if… Read more “Support your breasts”
The way we love
new!, originally uploaded by Allstarme. From an article on attachment parenting by Dr. Sears: “A new mother usually strokes her baby’s entire body with a gentle caress… Read more “The way we love”
Idiot box
There are very few television shows that, as an adult, I can say I truly like. (I disclaimed with “adult” since as a kid, tv is like… Read more “Idiot box”
Of backhoes and sewers
The City has decided that we need new updated sewer lines. This means about seven trucks of various sizes and engine decibel levels have invaded the half… Read more “Of backhoes and sewers”
Recovery
I’d say that my post labor recovery went pretty smoothly. My back stopped aching around 5 days out of the hospital and I regained strength within maybe… Read more “Recovery”
Two adults and one child
When I first moved out of my house and went away to college, I still felt like a kid. Or at least, an angsty teenager. I had… Read more “Two adults and one child”
I’m never bragging about you again
For yesterday, when I braved the Outside World with little Elliot and went onto campus, he was the baby of an angel. He slept peacefully the entire… Read more “I’m never bragging about you again”
Oh, and by the way
I want to tack this article on as an afterthought to the previous entry about Eastern Promises. Now I definitely want to see it.
