Bun in the Oven? Here’s Some Mama Lovin’

Oh my people. There's just not a lot of beautifying going on at my house these days.  With my 9 week old nursing every 90 minutes and my going-on-four year old soaking up the remaining 10 minutes, I'm lucky if I get to employ the basics of personal hygiene any given day. So instead of raving … [Read more...]

Bun in the Oven? Here's Some Mama Lovin'

Oh my people. There's just not a lot of beautifying going on at my house these days.  With my 9 week old nursing every 90 minutes and my going-on-four year old soaking up the remaining 10 minutes, I'm lucky if I get to employ the basics of personal hygiene any given day. So instead of raving … [Read more...]

Say Goodbye to Counting Sheep

As moms we are constantly on the go.  I don't know how many times I have said or heard somebody else say, "If only there was more time in the day."  Unfortunately many of us try to make more time by staying up until the wee hours of the night trying to get it all done or just … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Giveaway!

***UPDATE:  Cogratulations to commenter #42, Leah!!  "What an exciting opportunity! I just gave birth to my first child two months ago. Before I got pregnant, I was at my all-time highest weight. I am seriously motivated to get things into gear & be fit so I can keep up with my … [Read more...]

There Is No Such Thing As A Healthy Tan

I don't know about you, but that phrase always makes me wanna thumb my nose and say something juvenile and snotty.   I don't really CARE that a tan is unhealthy.  It just looks better.  Right?? Well, like it or not, sun exposure is the single most harmful thing you can do to … [Read more...]

And if anyone needs me, I’ll be on the treadmill in the basement, power-walking and eating radishes.

I saw my OB earlier this week.  I see a lot of her lately, and well, she sees a lot of me, too. Ahem. Our weekly meetings over the past 9 months have evolved beyond just quick, routine exams to fun, edifying discussions.  I feel really lucky to have developed this rapport with her - I … [Read more...]

And if anyone needs me, I'll be on the treadmill in the basement, power-walking and eating radishes.

I saw my OB earlier this week.  I see a lot of her lately, and well, she sees a lot of me, too. Ahem. Our weekly meetings over the past 9 months have evolved beyond just quick, routine exams to fun, edifying discussions.  I feel really lucky to have developed this rapport with her - I … [Read more...]

Kinda Makes Me Want to Pluck My Chin Hairs a Little More Often

Kids, it is a funny place to be, 40 and pregnant. When I turned 40, I settled into a way of thinking about myself that was a little uncomfortable - I'm no longer too young for much, and I'm getting too old for stuff by the day. And wasn't it amazing how fast I went from being too young for stuff … [Read more...]