Eek! I’m late. The Ultimate Blog Party 2012 started last Friday and here I am coming to the party on Monday. Oh, well. It’s not like I’m claiming to be the most punctual, awesome blogger out there. In fact, my blog is a tongue-in-cheek look at all the ways I’m a bad mom. I decided [Read More]
An Apple a Day
Last week I took Will to the pediatrician for his check-up. I love our pediatrician and she is the main reason I was able to breastfeed, even with all the problems I encountered. She and I bonded over my cracked nipples. It’s true. Anyhoo, during the check-up, the Doctor asked, “Now Will, do you have [Read More]
The Trouble with Breastfeeding
Will at 11 months. The reason why I breastfed?! I’ve been meaning to share the following essay for a while. It’s old–I wrote it a year or two after Will was born. Plus, it’s serious, which is not my usual jovial style. But, it touches on something that I think all moms confront–why we breastfeed [Read More]