So now that I’m not planning a pregnancy in the anyway foreseeable future, due mostly to the astronomical cost of health insurance in combination with our need to procure a green card, I’ve had to readjust my thinking. No more swooning at booties and midwife researching, no more baby name contemplating. I had a pretty … Continue reading
Well, four days of having a gurgling baby in my guestroom officially has my womb talking. Baby was pretty amazing—a happy, mellow two-month old who already sleeps mostly through the night. Are they all like that? Probably not. Nonetheless, wonderbaby accompanied us to both the bachelorette and the wedding with barely any fussing. Quite the … Continue reading
Yesterday was hubby’s birthday. He worked from 5am to 7pm so my plan was dinner in–veal paprika cream, green beans, Zinfandel, mint chocolate chip ice cream cake. After work, I hoofed it home on the subway and stopped at Ralphs to pick up some ingredients. Unfortunately, Ralphs didn’t have veal. “Not till tomorrow at 7am,” … Continue reading
I used my first pregnancy test ever yesterday. Today I turn thirty-two, so really you could say I’ve had a good run—never before having reason to unwrap the dip stick. Am I trying to get pregnant, you ask? No. But this weekend I visited my acupuncturist who after listening to my symptoms—fatigue, nausea, listlessness—asked me … Continue reading
Emily Southwood 