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Life with Aerin: One Week In

Things have certainly gotten a bit easier on the homefront since my last update. Aerin has finally started to sleep in 2-hour stretches and my sore nipples are starting to toughen up some. Our new life — whilst typically difficult of ones with new babies — is admittedly easier than we had expected, so J has decided to go back to work a full 2 weeks early so that he could save up vacation days for the holidays and possible emergencies. We took Aerin in for her first pediatrician's appointment yesterday, and the doctor declared her as healthy as can be. The only possible note of concern is that Aerin has a very slight tongue tie. But the doctor told us...

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Guest Post: New vs. Newer

The following post comes from Karen of Modern Organic Living. Karen and her husband are currently expecting their first child, and I must say that she is sporting one of the cutest belly bumps I've seen in quite some time! Here, she ponders a dilemma that plagues geeks and gadget-lovers on a constant basis: what if something better comes out soon? Take a look at her camera choices below, feel free to give your input, and be sure to check out her blog for some major eye candy! Hi Lovelies, I am so excited to be guest blogging today for Geek in Heels. I've been following Jenny since her days on Weddingbee, and now I find myself following in her foot steps...

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Guest Post: Parenthood Got You Down? Maybe It’s Time to be More Positive.

Our next post comes courtesy of Sara of Stinkerpants Designs. Sara's daughter Charlie is just a couple of months older than Claire, so we've been through many milestones and first-time-mother experiences together. And although Sara and I don't always see eye-to-eye on parenting issues, her personal blog is one of my favorite mommy blogs to read, because she never writes in a condescending, "my way is better than yours" way and really helps me open my eyes to alternative methods. I hope you enjoy this post — I sure did! I recently caught an article about parenthood on NPR that confused me. A lot of people have been talking about it, so if this is old news to you I apologize in advance. The...

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Guest Post: When the One You Love Loves Legos

The following guest post comes from Amy of Parker Haus Roles, who has compiled a fantastic Lego Gift Guide (!!!), complete with pictures and links. J and I can't WAIT until our kids are old enough to start enjoying Legos. We've been eyeing the gargantuan Star Wars sets for quite some time now, waiting for an "excuse" to get them (and you know we'll be using the girls as excuses once they start appreciating Lego!). Be sure to check out Amy's blog, because her adorable family of four (her, her husband, and their two cats) is constantly redefining the term "young, urban, and hip!" I am married to a Lego Lover*. Where I have blogs and knitting he has Legos. I didn't understand it at...

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Life with Aerin: Day Four

As a testament to how uncomfortable I was in the weeks leading up to the birth of my second child, I felt as light as a feather and wanted to do cartwheels down the maternity ward just hours after delivery. Even day two, when I felt my worst, was far better than my last month of pregnancy. This is not to say that I'm feeling wonderful at the moment. I am still bleeding profusely, I have Shrek feet, and it hurts to get up and down and walk around. But this recovery seems to be a lot easier than the one I experienced with Claire. Aerin, on the other hand...

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