“In my mind, Pink is the pastel specter that hangs over our pregnancy. A threat far greater than any other, leading our daughter down the path of various princess-branded toys, which as everyone knows are the gateway drug to playing dumb to get boys to like her. And here thar be dragons!” Scott is blogging…
Random Pregnant and Un-Pregnant Related Items
1) I recognize that plenty of women are comfortable and embrace the weight gain that comes with being pregnant, and I am trying, but it’s rough. I’m only four months along and already I’ve got a wicked belly happening. Honest to Pete, this wouldn’t be a huge deal, but I’m already pretty thick in the…
And Just Like That…
…the heavens parted, the angels sung, and I managed to eat an apple. Consuming fruit that is not surrounded by a flaky pastry feels like a victory to me these days. I was noticing signs of the second-trimester awesomeness when I was in New York, but they seemed to fade. Plus, I was fighting a…
First Time Out
So this hasn’t been the easiest pregnancy. I had heard women go through some rough stuff during the first trimester, and I’ve always considered myself a fighter, so I wasn’t particularly concerned. Alas, I was woefully unprepared for any of it. I really was. While some might call me a control freak, I prefer the…
Thank you
I wanted to take a minute to say to you guys, all of you, for your kindness, warmth and congratulations these past couple of weeks. And while I remain shamefully bad at returning emails as promptly as I should, I am thankful each and every day for the constant support and love I receive from…
God Laughs Some More
We got some big news on Thursday. On Monday, we’d gone in for a CVS. It was yet another invasive, painful test involving my uterus, technology, needles and people telling me that in the face of the most excruciating pain my nether regions had ever experienced, I needed to stay absolutely still or it wouldn’t…
God Laughs
On a Saturday night at the end of June, Scott and I were sitting at home, watching a movie, and generally doing nothing at all. We’re in our mid-30s, we can do that without shame. It was on the heels of the plane incident, the moment where for the first time in more than a…
What’s Playing on Erin’s iPod Right Now…
The Dog Days Are Over* Florence and The Machine Happiness hit her like a train on a track Coming towards her stuck still no turning back She hid around corners and she hid under beds She killed it with kisses and from it she fled With every bubble she sank with a drink And washed…
Why hello
I swear on all that’s good and holy, I don’t know how some people manage to update frequently without being in their 20s and without commitments. It’s probably a greater reflection on my laziness as a writer, but mostly I’ve found that my mid-30s are not a fertile field from which to harvest great materials….
My head still hurts
Last night my plane back to Chicago was delayed by about an hour. I was tired – it had been a long, though rewarding, 24 hours. I had just texted Scott to exclaim, “I love my job!” It really had been another one of those whiz-bang career moments where you become a little dumbstruck by…
More results
Some bonus elements to being with a fertility specialist? Same day results! So this latest round revealed that…I ovulated. My progesterone levels, while not at the desired 10, was at a 8.38. Even better? My thyroid is at a 1.27, which is the lowest it’s ever been. These are all good signs, of course, and…
RE-visit
(Let me get this out of the way, because I forgot to mention it: My husband is once again employed. He’s now the director of digital strategy and development for Chicago magazine. He started last Monday, and it’s an awesome opportunity and he’s very happy and we’re both thrilled. As much as I miss having…
Forward Moving
I have this whole politically themed post in my head, but it’s going to have to wait until the weekend. I’m off to meet with an RE in two weeks. On top of that, I’m going to start acupuncture and massage. It’s time. I kept saying I was going to wait until I was tested…
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This sits proudly on my desk. I love it so much.
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I saved up and planned for these puppies. Some of the best money I've ever spent. I love these more than I can say.
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I decided to try enhancement products when I was training for my second marathon this year. I chose these and love them.
