Old Wives Tales, Baby 4
I haven’t gotten as many questions this pregnancy as I did previously, maybe I look too frazzled, aggitated or distracted…
Baby Business
Struggles of Late Pregnancy
You’ll constantly hear pregnant women complaining about being uncomfortable the last few weeks of their pregnancies. The waiting for baby…
A Five Year Adventure
Many people would look at my little Sugarplum and point out all the things she’s “missed out on” in life.…
Rear-Facing on the Airplane
Our family survived our latest traveling adventure. Five airplane rides, totaling over 20 hours in-air time, it’s easy to say…
Big Brother in Waiting
Doodle has been extra snuggly lately, constantly wanting to be close to me. He sits right next to me no…
Is My Baby Sucking the Goodness Out of Me?
I remember a friend telling me once that when she was pregnant with her daughter, a woman in the store…
Kids Don’t Give Up Naps, Parents Do
I’ve heard it time and time again since I started working with young children 10 years ago, parents proclaiming “my…
Preparing the Nest: Baby #4
Around this time in my pregnancy with Doodle, I confessed that I’ve never gotten the “nesting” instinct and shared all…
Ridiculous Questions About Large Families
I would guess it is expected that most people these day will eventually have children. Some of those who chose…
Flying While Pregnant
Many women will be told that they should not fly while pregnant, especially near the end of the pregnancy, but…