Category Archives: Super Mommy
Forever in our Hearts
A little while ago, I bought some new ornaments for our Christmas tree. I picked up a “Baby’s First Christmas” ornament for Little G. While I was at it, I had one inscribed in memory of Baby J. I just couldn’t … Continue reading
Preschool Curriculum Night
I discovered some things about Lady M tonight. Like a lot of children when asked about her day at school she either says, “It was good” or “I don’t remember.” On school days, she has me drop her off at … Continue reading
The Dairy is Closed
A few nights ago I was nursing Little G before bedtime as I always do. That little bundle of joy bit into my nipple so hard I actually yelped. I was unaware that I could make that noise. I instantly … Continue reading
To Be or Not To Be
Have you heard the term, “Helicopter Mom?” The term refers to those moms who constantly hover over their children in every setting. I am not one of those moms. You could call what I do “Lazy Parenting.” I like to think that … Continue reading
How Little G Came to Be (The Final Chapter)
The local hospital was a community hospital and therefore did not have a Level 3 NICU. It was really important to me and my doctor that I not be separated from my baby so she thought it best to transfer me … Continue reading
How Little G Came to Be (Part 2)
Unlike the first time around I was now back at work full-time. I also had a preschooler to contend with. Added bonus, thanks to my high risk status I was getting ultrasounds every 2 weeks by a perinatalogist. Because of all … Continue reading
How Little G Came to Be (Part 1)
It’s amazing how different parenting is the second time around. For some it is easier, less anxiety ridden, a piece of cake really. For me, though, it is infinitely harder. Truth be told it was harder from the moment that … Continue reading
Hey, Whatever Works
I will be the first to admit that I do things as a mother that I swore up and down I would never do. For example, I am a stay at home mom. Never in a million years did I … Continue reading
Let the Circus Begin
I knew this was coming and yet I find myself terribly unprepared. Little G went to her first physical therapy appointment today. She was born early under less than optimal circumstances and as a result she is at a higher … Continue reading
My Dirty Little Secret
Here it goes… I don’t like strangers especially when they’re children. I love my kids. I love my friends’ kids. I like my kids’ friends well enough. Kids at an airport before and during a red-eye cross-country flight? Uh, not so … Continue reading
Some Things Just Need Saying 