Monthly Archives: April 2014

Dear Ander, three days before your due date, I want to tell you about all the amazing things you got to do before you were born. You were at the engagement dinner for Aunt M and Uncle E at Mercat … Continue reading →

There’s a blog I really enjoy following that has a day every week in which parents can brag about the “Full of AWESOME” thing their kid did. I used to really enjoy reading that feature, and even once rather saucily posted that … Continue reading →

As noted, I was a pumping rockstar. By the time I finally finished weaning (which took around a month, so I had two months of milk total), I had four trashbags full of storage bottles with 2ml and 4ml bottles. … Continue reading →

The one thing I (well, my body) was so good at was producing milk. I was a breast pumping rockstar. Here, I followed all the rules, and in this case, it worked. The nurses couldn’t believe how much I was … Continue reading →

No one should have to get congratulations and condolence cards in the same week. Even worse, I’m still getting maternity and baby stuff I ordered (or was gifted). It’s a painful reminder of what could have been, and what was, … Continue reading →

I’m sad that no one will refer to me as “Anderson’s mom” or “Ander’s mom,” you know, like in a school conference context. I’ll always BE his mom, I know that, but his name is so awesome – I wanted … Continue reading →