From the monthly archives: September 2010

Nursery Reveal

On September 28, 2010 · 12 Comments · In nora

I feel like there has been a significant amount of “build-up” regarding our nursery, since we’ve received questions about when we’d post pictures, and when we’d do the BIG REVEAL. I just hope that, now that it’s here, you all aren’t disappointed! Because while we love the way it turned out, I don’t think it’s [...]

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I Broke My Ass

On September 28, 2010 · 17 Comments · In pregnancy

It was almost perfect.

I was thisclose to having an absolutely perfect labor, delivery, and postpartum experience.

*sigh*

It turns out that, on her way into this world, Miss Nora broke my ass. In other words, her little head–when it was coming down through my pelvis at lightning speed–fractured my tailbone.

I just have one [...]

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Two Weeks

On September 26, 2010 · 9 Comments · In fall season, nora

Nora is already two weeks old!

It’s funny for us to think about how, a little more than two weeks ago, we didn’t have her yet. It’s true that once they’re here, you have a hard time remembering what life was like before.

Our first week with Michael back at work went well. It was [...]

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Seven Things That Cross Your Mind A Lot

On September 25, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized

I’m determined to finish this blogging exercise, even if it takes me forever.

Blog Activity, Day Four
Seven Things That Cross Your Mind A Lot

1. I can’t believe I have a daughter. I’m a parent. Whoa.

2. What should we have for dinner?

3. I need a vacation. Where should we go to [...]

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Mini Me

On September 24, 2010 · 14 Comments · In nora

From the day she was born, it’s been clear that Nora is our child. The resemblance is uncanny. Except she’s not a mini me… she’s a mini him.

Ask almost anyone and they’ll say that Nora looks just like her daddy.

The funny thing is that people tell me this, and they say it apologetically. [...]

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