If you had told me 3 years ago that I would be nursing a toddler, I would have laughed in your face. If you had told me I would be tandem nursing a toddler AND an infant, I might have had you committed. But now that I’m in the thick of it, it might be …
The Best Laid Plans
I had a plan. I had a couple different plans, actually. There was one for the year leading up to getting pregnant—switch to organic foods and all natural soaps and lotions—and there was a plan for during the pregnancy, which was all about glowing, gentle yoga, and cute maternity clothes. I had a birth plan …
Searching For Your Swagger
I had an interesting exchange on Facebook this morning with several other moms. The original post was a mom who needed to get her “groove back.” I instantly new what she was talking about and so did several others. If you are not familiar with this phenomenon I will try to explain. From about the …
The Young & The Pregnant
Hello Mommypotamus…readers! (“Mommypoty-ites” didn’t sound right and neither did “Mommymaniacs”)
When Real Food and Real Life Collide
I always wanted to be a hippie. I was born in the 60’s, a little too late to join in all the fun (probably that is a good thing), but I remember sighing with admiration over the twenty-somethings with their long wavy hair, their long flowing skirts, and their cute little beetles plastered with messages …
Miscarriage: The Shaping Of a Mama
I Really Have Four That statement runs through my mind every time someone asks me how many beebs I have, but I always say two. I have two living children and two babies lost to miscarriage. But who wants to explain that to a stranger at Chick-fil-A? I’ve been at peace with my losses for …
Let The Guest Blogging Games Begin!
The Wait is Over You may have heard about the newest member of Team Potamus (or would that be Potami?). We’re so excited! And tired. And in shock. And ready to read your guest posts! As you can see below, Heather’s already done the REAL work. Now it’s time to play!
Introducing Baby Micah!
As most of you know, our beautiful baby boy was born yesterday at 3:30pm. He weighed 8lbs 2oz, and looked somewhat serious considering it was his first shore leave. Now that Babypotamus is here, it’s time to catch up on sleep. His “Big Stister” Katie welcomed him into the world by singing him one of …
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