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Guest Post: Family Pets

Nov 09. 2010

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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Baby, Claire, Parenting, Personal

The Cutest Baby in the World

Nov 08. 2010

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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Asian, Baby, Korean, Parenting, Personal, Relationships

I Am Not a Prisoner

Nov 06. 2010

A few days ago, I sent out the following tweet which caused quite a stir: I immediately received dozens of replies, which were soon followed by emails and private messages from those who were worried that I was being held prisoner in my own house. And as much as it warmed my heart to know that so many people cared, all the concern made me laugh a bit because it simply was not true. Allow me to clarify. My husband comes from a very traditional Chinese family and he himself holds many of those traditional beliefs as well. The Chinese believe that the first month after giving birth is the most precarious for the mother and the baby; Chinese custom dictates that both the...

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Baby, Food, Guest Posts

Guest Post: Freezer Meals

Nov 04. 2010

Today's guest post comes from one of my favorite food bloggers, Amy. While J and I have been very fortunate in that our mothers have been cooking up a storm for us since the arrival of the baby, we would most likely have gone the freezer route if the grandmothers weren't so readily available (or willing!). Enjoy! Hi, I'm Amy, and I write for my food blog called The Nifty Foodie. I love cooking and baking, but I also understand that most of us just do not enjoy slaving over a stove for a meal every single night, and for that reason, I wanted to tell you about one of the neatest assets available to you in your kitchen: the freezer. You might...

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Baby, Claire, Motherhood, Personal

State of the Union, 4.5 Weeks

Nov 01. 2010

"Do you still want more kids, seeing how hard it's been so far?" I asked J yesterday. "Of course," he replied. "It may be hard now, but the rewards will be worth it." "Well, I don't want any more kids," I told him. "I can't imagine going through this again, especially if we have another child to take care of. Claire can be an only child." J didn't say anything back, but I could tell what he was thinking: 'She'll change her mind.' It has now been 4.5 weeks since Claire was born, and I can honestly say that motherhood is the hardest thing I've ever experienced in my life. And I have it easy: my in-laws come over almost every day so that...

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