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Mastitis

Yesterday I felt like crap. I was aching all over, I alternated between the chills and sweats, and I could barely walk in a straight line. (I had even failed to publish yesterday's post on Jane Eyre. It was sitting there ready to go, and all I had to do was click on the "Published" checkbox, and I completely missed it. But fear not — it's published now!) As much as I wanted to stay in bed the entire day, last night was the evening of our scheduled date night — our first since the arrival of the baby — and there was no way in hell I was going to miss it. We had a fantastic meal where I was able to gorge on...

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Fantastically Dark Trailer for “Jane Eyre”

Jane Eyre is one of my all-time favorite books, so I was thrilled to see this trailer for the newest movie adaptation. Directed by Cary Fukunaga, the film seems to have a dark, stylish feel that brings a modern twist to a story that is set in the 1800s. I love the fact that it treads on the thriller genre, because I have always believed that Jane Eyre is a thriller/mystery as much as it is a love story. Jane Eyre is set to be released on March 11, 2011. I can't wait to see it! Via The Daily What. ...

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Guest Post: Family Pets

I know that introducing Claire to Comang and his adjustment to no longer being the "baby" of the house will be difficult, but I am determined to make it work. So when Heather first contacted me about possibly writing a guest post on the addition of babies to households with pets, I jumped at the chance. It also didn't hurt that she works for Trupanion, which is the pet insurance company that my vet recommends over all the rest. I hope that all fellow pet owners will enjoy this post as much as I did! And if you have any additional family pet success stories, do share!  I've been following Jenny for a while now and among all her fun finds and...

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The Cutest Baby in the World

J is convinced that Claire is the cutest baby in the world. "How can you look at her and not think that she's the cutest baby ever? I dare you to show me a cuter baby!" My parents and in-laws all agree with him and are always marveling over their grandchild. And once again, I am the lone (reasonable?) voice in the crowd. "You only think so because she's your daughter/granddaughter," I tell them. "I'm sure you would think differently if she were someone else's kid." Uproar usually ensues. I think Claire is an average-looking baby. Not too hideous (and you have to admit that there are some ugly-looking babies out there) and not too adorable. Cheering on the Ravens yesterday There are moments, of course, when...

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