Posts About motherhood

liam at nine months

October 21, 2014

He: >Had a wet cough for weeks and weeks until it finally turned into a sinus infection. Then he did ten days of antibiotics, and on the tenth day he got a fever. Ear infection. So he’s still sick, poor boy, plus the diaper rash and diarrhea that goes along with antibiotics. >Weighs 25 pounds 7 ounces. That’s 100th percentile. >Usually cries and struggles when I put him in the car seat now. >Loves: a big basket of toys, being turned upside down, watching Meredith jump on the bed and her general silliness, funny gurgling noises, and being outside. >Says, “nuh nuh nuh” when I put him in nursing position and I wonder if he’s actually trying to talk. >Usually…
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liam at nine months

October 21, 2014

He: >Had a wet cough for weeks and weeks until it finally turned into a sinus infection. Then he did ten days of antibiotics, and on the tenth day he got a fever. Ear infection. So he’s still sick, poor boy, plus the diaper rash and diarrhea that goes along with antibiotics. >Weighs 25 pounds 7 ounces. That’s 100th percentile. >Usually cries and struggles when I put him in the car seat now. >Loves: a big basket of toys, being turned upside down, watching Meredith jump on the bed and her general silliness, funny gurgling noises, and being outside. >Says, “nuh nuh nuh” when I put him in nursing position and I wonder if he’s actually trying to talk. >Usually…
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working mama files : nora from walking with nora

October 20, 2014

Working Mama Files is an interview series designed to support and encourage working moms along the path to having a fulfilling life. Today I am so happy to have Nora from the blog Walking With Nora here. Without question, Nora is one of my favorite people on the internet. There aren’t many people in this world who are as encouraging, loyal, and thoughtful as she is. This interview is especially interesting because Nora is a bonus mom! Keep reading to find out more about that; I think you’ll love her perspective. Welcome Nora! Who lives in your house? On a full-time basis it’s myself, my husband (who I’ve nicknamed Knight) and our furdog, Jack. In the summer months we have…
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working mama files // maggie rhoden

October 6, 2014

Working Mama Files is an interview series designed to support and encourage working moms along the path to having a fulfilling life. Today I am featuring one of my real life friends, Maggie Rhoden. I met Maggie at my first job, before either of us had kids, where we both started out working on an inpatient oncology unit as nurses. We connected quickly and stayed friends after Maggie changed specialties. She is so fun and laid-back and real, and I just adore being her friend. She is also my motherhood pen pal! I know you will love her! Who lives in your house? My husband and myself along with our 8 month old son, Rory and our 5 year old…
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working mama files // maggie rhoden

October 6, 2014

Working Mama Files is an interview series designed to support and encourage working moms along the path to having a fulfilling life. Today I am featuring one of my real life friends, Maggie Rhoden. I met Maggie at my first job, before either of us had kids, where we both started out working on an inpatient oncology unit as nurses. We connected quickly and stayed friends after Maggie changed specialties. She is so fun and laid-back and real, and I just adore being her friend. She is also my motherhood pen pal! I know you will love her! Who lives in your house? My husband and myself along with our 8 month old son, Rory and our 5 year old…
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