This week, the therapy fund contribution is 100% for me. I am now 20+ months into breastfeeding my son. Of course, the first 3 months all pumping until Sam was old enough to latch and then strong enough to breastfeed all of his meals. But, ever since he came home from the hospital, Sam has … [Read more...] about The Therapy Fund | Vol 3 | The Art of Artichoking
One year to Two years
Sleep Training: Week One
As I mentioned in my second Therapy Fund post, Peter and I broke down and hired a sleep consultant to help us get Sam sleeping better. The plan we worked out was pretty simple: I was not allowed in the house between 7 pm - 7 am, and was not allowed to be near Sam at nap time. The idea was to … [Read more...] about Sleep Training: Week One
I’ve Been Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
In the 20 months since Sam was born, we have been really lucky. Yes, he was just 24-weeks when he was born, spent 95 days in the NICU, had heart surgery and eye surgery... but other than a hospitalization for RSV last December, we have had no long term issues to deal with. So it was with great … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
The Witching Hour(s)
I had it easy with my first kid. At 3 months old, Irene slept through the night. Now, she goes to bed early and wakes up at a reasonable time. Sam, on the other hand, is not so easy. For a little while there, it looked like we were going to luck out and have two perfect angels when it came time … [Read more...] about The Witching Hour(s)
Going to New York
Since my daughter was born 6.5 years ago I have taken a total of zero trips by myself. I have gone away with my husband, gone away with my mom, but I have not gone anywhere alone. Now, with Sam in the the picture, I have left my kids a total of three times: I left Sam with his dad for one night when … [Read more...] about Going to New York
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