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(blogging) Hiatus: Over
Last time we talked, I was pregnant, had a baby, and was about to go back to work. I’ve now gone back to work, have an almost-nine-month-old, and plan to resume talking all about it here. In the...
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Losing the baby weight
Because who am I to deny the jessicasimpsonification of popular postpartum discussion, I too shall weigh in on the low-tact discussion of getting “back into shape” after having a baby. But I will try...
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Was that your cake?
I still have maternity days left to use. I will be taking them in the coming months. All of them. And here’s what I have to say about it: Before you begin to (or while you openly) resent me, remember...
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Fridays with Henry
I returned to work in September, when I worked full time at home with Henry by my side. In October Henry started day care and I returned to work progressively – two days the first week, three days the...
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The first Friday back at work
A year ago today was my last Friday in the office before Henry was born. Today is my first Friday back in the office after he was born. Me on the outside: Me on the inside:
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Rise and shine
This week I began my self-inflicted summer hours, working 7-3. Because Tim is home for the summer, he can take Henry to and pick him up from day care. Because Tim is home for the summer, I can spend...
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The end of summer
Today was my last day of summer hours at work. No more peaceful, gray mornings and extra play time in the afternoons. Until June. But I’ll be okay.
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Remembering a sad October
The ache of this month’s move from the neighborhood I love(d) has me reflecting on where I was last year at this time. Last October was hard. Henry was 5 months old. He had just started day care, and I...
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