January 30, 2013
by Maralee
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It isn’t often in life that you meet someone who is truly your opposite. If we were superheroes, I might even consider her my nemesis. Knowing somebody whose natural instincts are exactly the opposite of yours might seem like a … Continue reading
January 29, 2013
by Maralee
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I remember leaving the lactation consultant’s office with my mom right behind me. She was kind enough to drive me to my appointment since I was still within the two week window post c-section where I couldn’t drive myself. My … Continue reading
January 28, 2013
by Maralee
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Talking about breastfeeding sure feels vulnerable. If I didn’t know it already, I would have learned it by the responses I got when I asked friends to help address this topic with me. I wanted to have some friends with … Continue reading
January 27, 2013
by Maralee
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(Here’s where you can catch the magic live) It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day! I am thankful for him and the many other brave men and women who paved the way for a family like mine. “I have a dream … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
by Maralee
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Two adoption truths: 1) Our entertainment culture is full of adoption references and adoption mythology. 2) Adoptees/Adoption advocates have different (and often conflicting) feelings about each one of them. When I first became a parent through adoption I was slightly … Continue reading
January 20, 2013
by Maralee
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(Catch the craziness live over here) Send husband out for a gallon of paint. He comes home with a gallon of paint. . . and also a table saw. Got me again, Lowes. Daughter: Mommy, I have a baby in … Continue reading
January 17, 2013
by Maralee
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For all the complexities of infertility, this post may be surprisingly short. Supporting an infertile (or “intermittently fertile” as I jokingly call myself since I’ve been able to get pregnant, but had difficulty carrying to term) friend is just a … Continue reading
January 16, 2013
by Maralee
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So I had a new post all ready to go about how to help a friend deal with their infertility. It seemed like the right next step after writing about the shame we feel as we struggle through those barren … Continue reading
January 14, 2013
by Maralee
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Do you know somebody who is struggling with infertility? Whether you can name somebody or not, I bet there are people in your circle who are in the midst of charts, temperatures, consultations, medications, and doctor visits. So why would … Continue reading
January 13, 2013
by Maralee
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(Here’s where it happens.) 10 minutes before it’s time to pick-up Josh from school = when the three little ones finally decide to fall asleep for their nap In case you’re wondering, about 30 hours after purchasing a new white … Continue reading