I went through a lot of trouble to procure and prepare cloth diapers for Gibson before he was born. And now that we’re almost two months in, I thought I’d write an update about the experience for those who are considering or … Continue reading
Unfortunately, I’m unable to attend my mother’s memorial service being held this weekend. Eight hundred miles is just an awful lot to ask of a six-week-old baby or his mother of only six weeks. I can’t make him go through … Continue reading
It’s only been six weeks, but who’s counting? Below is Gibson’s birth story the best I can remember it. I do wish I’d had a chance to write it sooner, but you know, this having a baby thing really turns … Continue reading
So it’s 4:14 AM on my birthday. I just fed the baby and then tip-toed away to write this up for you guys. I’m 32 today! Break out the noisemakers and streamers! Comparing my last birthday to this one…there’s no … Continue reading
A year ago, I wrote about National Infertility Awareness Week and how it falls the same week as my birthday. And, of course, that’s the case this year as well. I thought about calling up the good folks at RESOLVE and asking … Continue reading
That’s right. It’s my hot blog, I’ll do what I want. And what I want is to hop on the mom blogger bandwagon and write letters to my son at pre-determined milestones. Like turning one month old. So yes, this … Continue reading
First of all, I never thought I would have had time to read while taking care of a one-month-old baby. But, I’m surprised to find that there are lots of little moments one can steal away even while baby is … Continue reading
First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who made a kind comment on Tuesday’s post. I really appreciate those of you who took the time to read about a woman who was…is…very important to me. Thank … Continue reading
I gave birth to my son on March 16, 2014. Seventeen days later my mother died on April 2, 2014. She was 53 years old. She did not get to meet her sole grandchild in person. The first thing that struck … Continue reading
I got nothing. Zip. Zilch. Zero. Nada. The end of pregnancy, delivery and now new motherhood… well there’s just been no time to write. Even though I told myself I’d be able to keep up with this challenge, I haven’t … Continue reading
Hungry For Motherhood 