Four Years With Jules

Nothing like having a new baby to make your first baby seem like such a big kid. It probably doesn’t help that he turned four just a month after the new baby. So far, four years has been…different. Jules is still into trains but he’s branching out into legos, building blocks, riding bikes, trucks and read more »

Marlo at 1 Month

Continuing with the monthly posts I did with Jules, it’s time for Marlo’s first attempt at a photo with Scully. Also, a look back at her first month. Everyone asks is she’s a good baby. Yes of course she’s a good baby. But really, she’s a newborn. They eat, sleep, cry and look around. The read more »

Proof that Marlo is Jules’ Mini Me

 

The Big Brother

Jules has been a great big brother. He has his moments of not being so great but for the most part, he loves his sister and hasn’t really complained when we’ve asked for his help. We’ve talked to Jules about being gentle with Marlo especially when he gives hugs. He tends to hug her head read more »

Things I Forgot From the First Time

– Even when you nursed your first kid for more than a year, you forget everything and spend the first few weeks with your boobs out all the time. It apparently takes time to remember how to nurse discretely. – You find something to obsess over that you didn’t expect. Jules: Cloth Diapers. Marlo: Non-toxic read more »

The Second Time

One day past my due date, the Doctor scheduled me for twice weekly non-stress tests, a biophysical (ultrasound) and an additional OB appointment. Because I was opting to do a water birth, they needed to make sure I was still healthy as well as the baby. This was Monday. Tuesday morning, contractions started but were read more »

39+ Weeks

I’m not looking for an eviction notice with this baby. I know better…this is the easy part even when physically it’s challenging. Like rolling over at night – it’s comical. Welcome to the absolute homestretch. Actually, my first due date was yesterday but they moved it to next week at my 20-week appointment so I read more »