January 9, 2015
by Maralee
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Sometimes I think our word choices reveal more of our hearts than we intend. And then sometimes they’re just word choices with no particular deep meaning. Only the person speaking knows their real intention, but there’s a phrase I’ve heard … Continue reading
November 30, 2014
by Maralee
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Come join the fun on Facebook and Twitter. The highchair our baby daughter sits in has a a little snack tray and cup holder that folds under the big tray when you aren’t using it. I am now finding out … Continue reading
November 9, 2014
by Maralee
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Come join the fun as it happens on Facebook and Twitter. The two year-old is waddling around the house with both legs in one hole of his underwear saying, “I a penguin!” Future candidate for the gifted program right here, … Continue reading
November 4, 2014
by Maralee
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It took me a year and a bit of a meltdown before I wrote about my c-section. For a year it felt too raw to really be able to address. When I finally was able to write about it, that … Continue reading
October 6, 2014
by Maralee
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I am 39 weeks pregnant today, so you’ll have to excuse me if I get a little passionate about this topic. I am hoping for a successful VBAC this time around, but I’m also reliving the traumatic birth of my … Continue reading
September 28, 2014
by Maralee
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Come follow along on Facebook or Twitter. I can use all the support I can get. Sometimes you can substitute something else for an ingredient you forgot to buy. And sometimes you make 90% of a tater tot casserole before … Continue reading
September 20, 2014
by Maralee
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I remember in the early days of our infertility diagnosis I really struggled with my body. I felt trapped in this broken, empty shell that seemed so vibrant and full of life on the outside. In a moment of crazy … Continue reading
September 9, 2014
by Maralee
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I am currently pregnant with our sixth child (3 adopted, 1 bio, 1 foster, 1 yet to be born). I am finally coming to terms with the fact that we have a large family. I know for each family that … Continue reading
July 31, 2014
by Maralee
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I hate admitting that I am THAT guy. The guy who writes letters to the editor because something I read bothered me. But sometimes you read something and it just hits you the wrong way. You try and go about … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
by Maralee
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Dear Maralee (who was just diagnosed with infertility), It’s almost Mother’s Day and that has me thinking about you. About the difficult days and weeks and months after you were told that getting pregnant would likely be impossible for you. … Continue reading