by mfg | Aug 16, 2013 | Mom.
It’s been nearly a year since sharing the challenges of becoming a parent. At that time I wrote, People tell us that we’ll forget this period. As I mentioned, its starting to happen. They say at around three and four months, “it gets easier”. I’m not sure if...
by mfg | Aug 5, 2013 | Mom., Working Professional.
5:45am: My eyes shoot open. Hubby is heading out the door. I have 15 minutes to eat, drink coffee, check emails, and put in contacts. Maybe 15 min. 6:00am: Baby wakes up. Did hubby make the bottle? 6:00am – 7:00am: Feed, cuddle, read, play, cloth baby. ...
by mfg | Aug 3, 2013 | Mom., Working Professional.
My number (846 or something) finally came up and Lean In arrived for me at the library. I can now say that I’ve read it. Though to be honest, from all the chatter about it, I really felt as though I already had. As I read through it, I allowed all my thoughts...
by mfg | Jun 19, 2013 | Mom.
I was going to blog on Mother’s Day about the significance of my first year of motherhood. But I was too tired. I had the same intention a month later, on S’s first birthday. But I was too tired. I read the mommy-blogs to laugh, cry, and smirk along with...
by mfg | Apr 21, 2013 | Life, Mom.
When I talk about my daughter and not politics, the economy, social justice or the Kardashians, it’s not to brag or boast, it’s not to seek accolades or to stave off judgement, nor is it prove my worth or value or exemplary achievements as a mother, and...
by mfg | Apr 10, 2013 | Mom., Work
At seven months pregnant, an acquaintance told me I’d never be as smart as I was before. I’ve read research both confirming and contradicting that information. They say incubating the baby takes a toll on your brain, diminishes capacity by 20% or so. ...
