Brian and I found out a couple weeks ago that we're expecting baby #2! We are super excited, and we were finding it extremely difficult to keep our mouths shut. We told our immediate family members right away, but we were hesitant to tell our extended family and friends. Then, we decided this is not baby #1, so no need to be elaborate. A Facebook meme announcement would … [Read more...] about Announcing your pregnancy with a meme
Archives for February 2014
Is It Okay To Eat Sushi During Pregnancy?
FACT: You are 80 times more likely to get sick from chicken than raw fish. Read on for more information about sushi during pregnancy When I was pregnant with Clark, I abstained from sushi. It was probably - no, definitely - the hardest part of my pregnancy. Sushi is my absolute favorite food. Despite doing a ton of research on sushi during pregnancy, I was too scared to … [Read more...] about Is It Okay To Eat Sushi During Pregnancy?
New Moms and Dads: Are You In An Abusive Relationship?
Are you in an abusive relationship? Do you have someone in your life who is consistently undermining you and forcing you to do things against your will? Is your abuser between the ages of birth to 12 months? If so, you're not alone. Moms and dads of all ages, I am in an abusive relationship with my 6.5 month old. Today, alone, Clark Monster Man has done the following: 1. … [Read more...] about New Moms and Dads: Are You In An Abusive Relationship?
Tiramisu and he will love you!
Blasia Modawar is a guest blogger for BOTTLESOUP. An excellent chef with years in the food service industry, Modawar is not a mommy - but she's the kind of friend you keep as a mommy, and she's an excellent resource for all things gourmet. Welcome, Blasia! Thanks for posting your very first article on BOTTLESOUP! Follow Blasia on Twitter @bmodawar for up-to-the-minute recipes … [Read more...] about Tiramisu and he will love you!
How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a Six Month Old
Valentine's Day: a made-up Hallmark holiday - commercialism at its finest. Its trademarks are $50 bouquets of roses that would cost $10 any other day, $7 greeting cards, and convenience store chocolates. Everything you ever wanted (not). But, still, everyone who has a someone loves Valentine's Day. It's an opportunity to be mushy. Unless you have a baby. Then it's a challenge. … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a Six Month Old