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Monthly Archives: December 2014
It’s a . . . . . .
Human!! Just kidding. We went to the Perinatalogist today to get our 20 week (technically 18 week, 6 day) ultrasound. We had to go to a specialist due to our history of congenital heart defects. The ultrasound tech did an … Continue reading
Merry Christmas! And a baby number four update
Merry Christmas, everyone! I am typing this blog post from my NEW iPad keyboard! The perfect gift from my thoughtful husband. Much more efficient than my former hunt and peck method. It might actually take me less than two hours … Continue reading
The Very Best Christmas Movies
I have been seeing some blogging Christmas movie lists lately, don’t agree with any of them, and knew that the world was waiting with bated breath for mine. The wait is over, my friends! Here are my favorites: 1. The … Continue reading
Wren is 11 months! And her heart update
Hey baby girl! Can’t believe you are almost one! Seems like only yesterday I was spending a very pregnant Christmas roughly the size of a beluga whale. Everyone says you are so sweet! It always surprises me. Not because you … Continue reading
Child Correction for Beginners (namely, me)
It happened today. Rose got up on a chair to reach a banana, and toppled onto the floor. I had told her umpteen times not to climb on that chair, and I lost my temper and spoke to her in … Continue reading