Archive for 'Parenting'
Technology and Parenthood
What would parents do without modern technology? When my son was born, my family was able to see him from our hospital room via Skype. If you haven’t used Skype, you are missing out! It is a free internet video conferencing tool that allows you to not only talk to your family, but also see them [...]
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I am jealous of birth stories when a mom gets to see and hold her baby immediately after delivery. I remember when I was pregnant, I used to imagine what that moment would be like. I would close my eyes and try to picture my newborn son being placed on my chest as the tears [...]
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A friend updated her Facebook status that she had a freak out moment because she thought she had locked herself and 2 daughters out of their home. This reminded me of a scary experience I had a few years ago. I took my golden retriever for an evening stroll so she could stretch out her [...]
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I find it strange that whenever I mention my son will be an only child, people give me the dirtiest looks and lecture me as to why he should have a little brother or sister. Why do people insist they know what is best for my family? My husband and I decided years ago that [...]
Full StoryThe Ultimate Sacrifice
Oh, the sacrifices a mother makes…I gave up my NBA finals tickets so I could be home with my sleeping baby! My original plan was to take him so he could also experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. When reality hit me, I knew he would be completely miserable and freaked out from all [...]
Full StoryA Unique Mommy Tattoo
It seems more and more parents (both blue and white collar workers) are getting tattoos as a way to symbolize their love for their children. TLC has encouraged this phenomenon with the shows Miami Ink and L.A. Ink. I am not anti-tattoo by any means, but I’m also not one who seeks out pain. I [...]
Full StoryConfessions From A SAHM
Below are a few of my confessions as a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM): I am guilty of sometimes placing my son in his Rainforest jumperoo positioned perfectly in front of the television so I can have a few minutes to myself. There have been days when my son was so fussy that I have [...]
Full StoryFunny Things I Have Discovered As A Mom
My son will not poop in a pee pee diaper, instead he waits until a dry one is put on and then poops instantaneously. Modesty went out the window after giving birth. It’s funny how “breasts” and “uterus” come up in casual conversations, even with men present. The inventor of electrical outlet safety plugs is [...]
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