Lately it seems like every mother I know is having issues with her husband and shared responsibility. Even I, who have always been entirely 50/50 with my husband have seen some big changes since our son was born. With our daughter, my husband was an equal partner--I swear he changed more of her diapers than I will change in a lifetime. But our son loves his mommy and … [Read more...] about Daddy Dearest
Burn, Baby Burn….
When I was pregnant with my daughter back in late 2006, I heard about an event so exciting, it took me two years to get there. Baby Loves Disco. The premise is simple—50 parents who miss their club-going days invade a club during daylight hours, their youngsters in tow. Martinis, beer and wine are all available, as are goldfish/animal crackers, nutrigrain bars and juice … [Read more...] about Burn, Baby Burn….
No Trainer
There are many things I would like to spend money on—a new wardrobe (for when I fit back into my old sizes), new shoes (for the time when I don’t) and cooking/cleaning help from now until eternity. But one thing I will not spend money on is a physical trainer. I am not knocking the profession. I know that many people get their butts kicked regularly by their trainer who can … [Read more...] about No Trainer
Numbers Matter
Since having my first child at 29, I have often wondered what the right age is to become a mother. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average age of a woman in the US having her first child is 25, but in my neck of the woods (Boston), it often seems more like 40. Women go to school for years, then they start their career, then they get married and … [Read more...] about Numbers Matter
Reality Check
You know all that advice you read for pregnant women? The whole “don’t gain more than 35 pounds (or less than 25) if you are a normal weight to begin with?” Completely unrealistic. I gained 50 pounds with both pregnancies. I am a relatively small woman, below average weight, 5’5” and a size four. Make no mistake: Every. Pound. Showed. I used my pregnant pauses as a … [Read more...] about Reality Check