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Purposely Distancing Myself from My Daughter

With less than 3 weeks to go before my due date with BebeDeux, I have been slowly making preparations for our new life as a family of 4. The hardest part of this transition has had to do with Claire. Because for the past couple of weeks, I have been purposely spending less and less time with my firstborn. I know that she is in good hands with J's parents. And while I wouldn't be lying if I were to say that I have been enjoying getting some extra rest, it is becoming more and more apparent with each passing day that Claire has grown less attached to me. I may even go as far as to say that I am no longer...

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When Toilet Paper is Not an Option

Admit it. We've all been there. Doing a #2 in a public/semi-public restroom, only to realize that — oh crap (literally) — there's no toilet paper! What do you do? This is precisely the reason I try my best to have a pack of tissues in my bag at all times. But on the few occasions I didn't, I have waited until the bathroom was empty, loosely pulled up my lower pieces of clothing so that nothing was touching my skin, waddled over to the next stall and helped myself to some toilet paper from there. I have never asked a stranger to pass me some toilet paper (although I have been asked several times over the years). But what if it's a one-person bathroom? And...

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How I Curb My Sushi Cravings (Gag!)

It's confession time again, boys and girls! And the big shocker for the week is: I have eaten sushi with both pregnancies. :-o When you think about it, pregnant women in Japan must eat sushi every day, no? And after having done my own research on the subject, I do not see how having some raw fish once in a while, from a good, reputable restaurant, can be so detrimental. As is the mantra for most pregnancy-related issues, I believe that moderation is key. With this in mind, I have cut down on my sushi intake considerably with both pregnancies. And while I may not have a very adventurous palate, I do enjoy raw tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and uni tremendously. And whenever I crave sushi more than...

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