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June 5, 2014

Baby Shower Weekend

I’ve been meaning to post about the wonderful baby showers that we had over Easter weekend. On Saturday, we celebrated with 67 of our friends in our new home, complete with bouncy house rental for the kids. I was bummed…

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May 31, 2014

Pregnancy: What I Wish I’d Known

Here’s what I wish I’d known about being pregnant and having a baby. Pregnancy brain does not apply to everyone. I kept hearing that pregnancy caused forgetfulness or momnesia, but I was never in a fog during pregnancy. Tired, absolutely. Unable…

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May 22, 2014

Labor & Delivery: the Good, the Bad and the Beautiful

We are still trying to figure things out as first time parents. Sleep-deprived as hell, but completely worth it. To quote the pediatrician, “Francisco is doing tremendous. You two have done a great job.” It seems so long ago, but…

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May 14, 2014

Mother’s Day Baby

I haven’t blogged in almost a month. Yikes! I was trying to do so much at work in preparation for my maternity leave that I made myself sick. I was stressed. I got a cold. Oh yeah, then I had…

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April 12, 2014

Pregnancy Question #3: Resources

I’m back from a two week blogging hiatus as I worked 12 days straight, culminating with a 4:30am office arrival on Friday and a 12 hour marathon work day. Does anyone realize I am preggers?! More importantly (or rather disconcertingly),…

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March 30, 2014

The Word of the Day is Uncomfortable

I can’t believe I still have another 8 weeks to go. This baby is kicking up a storm…which is awesome because it’s so reassuring. But my eyes have started twitching because I haven’t gotten good rest. My stomach also has…

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March 20, 2014

Update: 31 Weeks and Bed Rest

I’m 31 weeks now and I’ve gained 23 pounds. Yep, I’m going in the opposite direction, because last week I had gained 25 pounds. I have no idea why I’m losing weight when I eat crappola all the time. I…

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March 12, 2014

Update: 30 Weeks and Radio Silence

If anyone can guess that’s an ultrasound picture of my baby’s face should go into the medical field. I should stick to banking because it completely eludes me. I am 30 weeks along and have gained 25 pounds. I wish…

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March 3, 2014

Guaranteed Way to Make Money Blogging

To make money blogging, always remember that your blog is a business. It’s taken me a while to inculcate this into my brain, but it’s just as true for me as it is for you. I usually laughed along when…

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February 28, 2014

Collaborative Post: Showtime in Blackpool, England

Blackpool, England is known for its big productions, love of dancing and endless fun. You won’t then be surprised that Blackpool plays host to some great shows this year. Why not take a theatre break, book yourself into one of…

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