A continuation of the story of Jack’s early arrival. A story in (apparently) several parts. (more…)
Archive for January, 2007
Birth Story – Part Two
Monday, January 22nd, 2007Birth Story – Part One.
Monday, January 22nd, 2007It sounds like something out of Harry Potter
Saturday, January 20th, 2007Our good friend Katherine pointed out that there is a glaring omission on this blog. We still haven’t really said why Jack showed up so early.
So in the interest of full disclosure I am telling you that the “story of Jack’s arrival” will be complete by the end of the month. Why? I am hoping it will be therapeutic as I have a touch of PTSD and PPA that is making life with me super-duper fun. So, I am setting a personal deadline. Enough of this nonsense.
As for the title of this post? I was thinking of the first thing that came to my head when I heard my diagnosis… placento abrupto.
I am a very good worrier
Wednesday, January 10th, 2007Despite the fact that my husband knocked off of work early so that I could get some sleep, I have not, in fact, slept.
Nope instead I have lazed in bed since 7:30 this evening, worrying. Ah yes, another fun little fact of parenthood – you worry more.
Below please find a randomized list of worries, some big, some small but all considered in depth in the past 4 hours:
- I am going back to work next month. Will I still be any good at my job? Will I want to be as good at my job? Also? How will I be good at my job if I don’t sleep?
- When I do go back to work – what the hell will I wear?!
- Global Warming! Thank you Al Gore.
- Will Jack even notice I am gone when I go back to work?
- Why are the bottoms of my feet itchy? Especially if I haven’t worn shoes in several days?
- What is up with the odd crack in the newly tiled bathroom wall?
- Why has Jack picked this night to sleep for longer than 4 hours? Is he okay? Maybe he is sick? I better go check.
Did you notice a theme? Something about returning to the work force?
I know that there are many working mom’s who read this blog. Tips, advice and assurances are really quite welcome at this time. Really? I’ll be right here, wide awake and ready to read them.
Jack Black (and white)
Wednesday, January 10th, 2007Last Sunday, after a great weekend with Adam and Jeanne and JD and Lisa, A. Perry Heller came over to take some portraits of the the whole gang. Perry took the photos at our wedding, and in addition to being an all-around good guy, he’s the best damn photographer I know. If you need your picture taken, all I’m sayin’ is “call Perry”.
Jack was a little camera cranky. As soon as the professional photographer entered the house, the tears began.
It was a real “parenting” moment: Lots of fancy equipment, lights, Hasselblads and a screaming baby. Perfect.
We made the best of it, and while we’re not sure he even mustered one single smile, we should have some proofs in a few weeks.
In the meanwhile, take this!!
