Category Archives: Mothering

Bringing Up Bebe

Posted on March 7, 2012 by carrie

If you’ve been online at all in the past several weeks, you’ve probably come across a review or piece on the new book Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. It seemed that many of … Continue reading →

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Just Go With It

Posted on February 28, 2012 by carrie

I woke up this morning feel super nauseous and tired and yucky, so I decided to couch out for a bit and drink tea until it went away. Sometimes you just decide not to fight it too much and just … Continue reading →

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Mothers Are Proof There Is a God

Posted on January 24, 2012 by carrie

Question: What’s worse than having debilitating morning sickness 24 hours a day? (Waves hand wildly.) Oh I know! I know! Pick me! Pick me! Having debilitating morning sickness 24 hours a day AND having a stomach flu make its way … Continue reading →

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I Heart Morning Sickness

Posted on January 14, 2012 by carrie

I complain about morning sickness. I do. (I hate calling it that, because it’s 24 hours a day for me and many women.) But don’t misunderstand. I’m grateful for morning sickness. At my first prenatal appointment, my midwife couldn’t hear … Continue reading →

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Ass+U+Me

Posted on January 13, 2012 by carrie

You know what I find interesting lately? What people assume. I was taught that when you assume, you make an ass+u+me. But, I was raised right. Not everyone learned that wisdom. I find it humorous that people assume that because … Continue reading →

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Growny

Posted on January 5, 2012 by carrie

A couple of weeks ago Sadie, 6, announced that she would make breakfast every day. I guess she figured since I’m not doing it, someone had to. And it might as well be her. I like that attitude. This morning … Continue reading →

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We Should Be More Like Toddlers

Posted on January 4, 2012 by carrie

We would all be a lot healthier and happier if we behaved more like toddlers. I observe my 18 month old and realize that everything you need to know about relationships and emotional and physical health you can learn from … Continue reading →

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Week 10

Posted on January 3, 2012 by carrie

I like reading blogger’s pregnancy updates. I like seeing (covered up) belly shots. Not that I’ll be posting any. But updates, yes. My little prune is coming along nicely, from the feel of things. I’m sick day and night and … Continue reading →

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Week 7

Posted on December 8, 2011 by carrie

Yesterday, I prayed for the sun to come out. Literally. Today, it did. The rain and grey was getting to me. When it lifted, I didn’t even know it had stopped. I just knew that suddenly I felt better, as … Continue reading →

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Cloth Diapering Makes Your Life Simpler

Posted on December 5, 2011 by carrie

This week’s Green Moms Weekly post has to do with a topic that’s an old favorite for many: Cloth Diapering. “What do you say to people who can’t wrap their head around the cloth diapering phenomena? Give some simple and … Continue reading →

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