Author Archives: Catherine

I’ve been trying to work with Isaac on his pink fascination, and to do so without judgment. Ben has reluctantly come along for the ride. He tolerates the pink Tevas, that simply scream girl, and the pink and lavender striped … Continue reading →

When I was pregnant with Isaac, every day and every hour plodded by in a combination of stunning slowness and excruciating suspense. My personal goal was to make it to 28 weeks, which that time was Labor Day weekend. At … Continue reading →

A most innocent beginning… I went in this noon to get my teeth cleaned. Virtue! Yes, taking good care of all the parts. Indeed, the dentist said that I had no tartar at all. My gums bleed easily these days … Continue reading →

As anyone who has been pregnant or who has been the sleeping partner of pregnant person can tell you: it’s hard for pregnant ladies to get comfortable. After 20 weeks or so lying on your back is verboten, even if … Continue reading →

I posted a blog entry last night (see below) and the automatic e-mail notification did not go out to anyone, as far as I can tell. So I’m posting this to check if it’s working yet. I let blog-city know. … Continue reading →

Just when I was gloating about attaining 24 weeks. Just when I got ballsy enough to buy yarn for a baby-related knitting project, thinking “it’s always a good sign in any pregnancy when I’m feeling confident enough to knit…” In … Continue reading →

Yesterday we crossed the line of 24 weeks. I’m now officially six months pregnant, which feels like quite an achievement. I’ve mentally replaced the word “waist” in my vocabulary with the word “equator,” and the non-maternity clothes in my life, … Continue reading →

When we were down at Pawley’s, there was a moment in which I stood with a group of moms on vacation. We were discussing sleeping habits of our youngsters. In the midst of this conversation, Isaac stepped in amongst us, … Continue reading →

The weather has been wonderfully cool, and yet the physical challenges of this phase of the pregnancy are all too present. As Isaac has his good and bad days, so too do I. Last week we had this day that … Continue reading →

Yesterday marked the 20-week border. This is officially the halfway point of a full-term 40 week pregnancy. For us, though, it’s the commencement of the officially hardest and scariest month of all. From here to 24 weeks, we are crossing … Continue reading →