I read this on BabyZone this morning (when my head was not bent over the toilet): The Scoop: Although it can be a major nuisance for moms-to-be, morning sickness may actually make for smarter kids, according to a recent Canadian study. In an effort to understand the effect of first trimester nausea on fetal brain […]
Pregnancy Update, Week 5
When the doctor first told me the approximate age of Tater Tot, I was shocked. That’s it??! I thought to myself. But I’ve been having symptoms for over a week! They say that most women start experiencing symptoms of pregnancy at 6-8 weeks. I started getting symptoms at 3 weeks, which is just one week […]
My First Happy Tears as a Mother
Yesterday, I had written that we received a surprise gift in the mail: the book Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go! A Book to Be Read in Utero. As I sidled into bed last night I decided to take the book with me so that I can read to Tater Tot for the very first […]
The Lonely Pregnant Woman
I got married at 27, a fairly young age in my group of friends. When I returned from my honeymoon, I suddenly felt like a pariah. You can’t deny it – people treat you differently once you’re married. Invitations to girls-night-outs slowed to a trickle. When you strike up a conversation with a man (even […]
Our First Visit to the Doctor
We had our first OB appointment today! Before I get to the fun stuff, check out this lovely conversation I had with J en route to the doctor… Geek in Heels: So are you excited? The Sperm Donor: Yes!!! Geek in Heels: The Sperm Donor: I have one next week, and another the week after […]
Kidtropolis
Earlier today, I discovered Kidtropolis via Boing Boing. …it was as if the blogging world united to cogratulate me on the pregnancy. Based in Vienna, Virginia, Kidtropolis designs and builds fantasy children’s rooms. Check out its magic below. The Carousel Room: The Guiness Room: The Magic Tree House: The Nursery Rhyme Themed Room: As much […]
Oh. Em. Gee.
I know most people these days choose to wait 3 months before announcing it to the world, but how can I hold in something this big and exciting?!? If all goes well, I’m going to be a mommy come April or May! You may also like: Three Notes of Superficiality Wherein I Discover Another By-Product […]