Last winter I noticed what I thought was a little skin tag under my daughter's arm, close to her armpit. Then, I noticed another nearby the first. Not too concerned, I casually mentioned it to our family doctor at a routine visit and he immediately diagnosed them as Molloscum Contagiosum.(Photo … [Read more...]
The Pieces, There Are Two of Them
I had to get documentation of this, my wearing a two piece bathing suit after nearly a decade of being too self-conscious to dare bare my gut. Sure, there's a little overhang. Sure, my belly is whiter than snow. Sure, my stretch marks peek over the top of my waistband to greet you. But who … [Read more...]
A New Guide to Your Baby’s First Year! Written by Doctors who are parents too!
When I was pregnant the first time around I was working with a magazine publishing company. They showered me with very nice gifts and complemented me on the way I looked...I knew that the added 55 lbs on short, little me -- well, they were just being nice. I knew I was carrying a tank! And I … [Read more...]
Fitness Frenzy
If this post seems a bit dèja vu, it may be because Erin posted about the same thing last week! (And Sara did a few months back as well) I thought I'd share what I've been up to since I seem to have my mojo back. It all started with this I had gotten into some seriously bad habits resulting in … [Read more...]
Body Break
I spent many years neglecting my body, abusing it with too much (or too little) food, crash diets and self-loathing. I don't have it all figured out, but in recent years I have made great strides in caring for myself properly and finding ways to improve my health.Here are my personal tips for … [Read more...]
Lulled To Sleep By the Crinkle of a Plastic Sheet
Potty training my eldest daughter was a nightmare. After dropping hot, steaming logs in her undies for months, she finally figured it out a few days before her third birthday and since then we have had no issues: she has stayed dry day and night. Until last week. She went away with her Nana on … [Read more...]
The C Word
One of my best friends in the world has a sister-in-law who is fighting a very aggressive form of breast cancer.She is in her 30s and has three young kids and has chosen not to undergo traditional treatment. Instead she is delving deep into the world of nutrition, learning and researching all she … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Good times.
I've been counting down the days to the end of this crummy week. Friday couldn't come soon enough...So why not go out with a bang?Cuyler was sent home from school yesterday with a fever of 103.An hour after Eva got home from school, she spiked one too.Good times, indeed... … [Read more...]
5:44 am
The alarm on my cell phone beeps to life at 5:44 am. I groan quietly, then slink to the bathroom to pee. I slip my work-out clothes on, brush my fuzzy teeth, rub my eyes and head out the door. Driving down quiet roads, it is still dark out and I wonder why I'm going where I'm going at this crazy … [Read more...]
Intentions. 2012
Sean and I had a great 2011 but I can't help but acknowledge the many people in my life that faced the challenges and heartbreak that 2011 held for them. I can only hope that they find some peace and happiness in 2012. Last New Years Eve I wrote about the fact that I never make resolutions. … [Read more...]
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