I used to get asked the tired question all newlywed’s get thrown in their face, the proverbial “So when are you having babies?” question. I always answered, in my smartassery tone of speak, “Oh, soon. I ordered one online. Free shipping!” I usually received the fake smile/fake laugh deal, followed by the “what a smartass” [...]
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Do not attempt these techniques yourself without consulting a professional. During her pregnancy, mom-to-be has become somewhat of a light sleeper, and things like the neighbor’s barking dog has been testing her nerves. Lastnight, I was awaken by mom-to-be’s frustrated sighs. “I hate that stupid dog!” she complained. But I was so groggy it sounded [...]
It has been brought to my attention that we are in the nesting phase of the pregnancy. Apparently nesting is an instinct that even females in the animal kingdom perform, a primal instinct to prepare a nest for the new baby. I’ve heard funny stories about pregnant women doing drastic things just weeks before their [...]
Mom-to-be and I took a trip to Home Depot last night hoping to find some green paint, uhm, I mean eco-friendly paint, for the baby room. We were completely disappointed at the available paint brands. When we initially painted our house a few years ago, we didn’t pay much attention to the thought of inhaling [...]
News of my life as a dad started roughly 7 months ago, the moment I heard the now mom-to-be giggling in the bathroom. It was exactly one week prior when I received a call from her in New York City. During a short visit with friends, mom-to-be was suddenly overcome by abdominal cramping so severe, [...]