I weighed 20 pounds more than I wanted to when I became pregnant with Hutchy. And then during my pregnancy I gained 60 pounds. SIXTY POUNDS. The enormity of that statement is not lost on me. It was so easy, … Continue reading
I wonder how many women give birth and don’t immediately feel a tsunami of motherly love toward their babies. I wonder how many women might feel guilty about that. I hope not many. But probably a lot. •••••••••• I was … Continue reading
(Token Hutch picture that actually has nothing to do with this post.) They really weren’t kidding when they said how difficult it would be to squeeze in a shower when you have a baby. This is in part for two … Continue reading
People keep asking me if Hutch is a good baby. I don’t really like that question. It reminds me of the Barenaked Ladies song “What a Good Boy,” [which by the way is one of the greatest songs ever written, … Continue reading
It has been four weeks to the day since our baby was born. I guess now’s as good a time as any to tell the world the story. (Actually, now’s not really as good a time as any…three weeks ago … Continue reading
The update is this: I am still pregnant. I weigh more than Poor Kyle at his Big Weight (the weight where when he sees that number on the scale he knows it’s time to crack down and shape up). I … Continue reading
Noteworthy: I stopped working to take (legally acceptable) advantage of the Canadian Unemployment Insurance System. Maternity leave in Canada works like this: a pregnant woman who’s worked a certain number of hours in the year prior to her pregnancy is … Continue reading