My poor little flu baby

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Sadie has the flu. She was up at 3am on Sunday, and then again at 5:30, and when I went to get her, she was boiling hot to the touch. Temp under the arm was over 101, so I knew it was closer to 102 or so. When we got to the doctor later in [...]

2 months old!

Dear Sadie, Oh little girl, you are two months old today! (Yes, Mommy is actually posting this on time!) I know everyone warns parents, but I can’t believe how fast it’s gone by, and that you being two months old means that I only have one more month at home with you. That makes me [...]

Hand me a Harmonica, ‘Cause I’ve got the Blues

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Talking to my sister-in-law the other day, she brought up this great fact – everyone raves about how amazing it is to be a parent (and it is). But no one is open or honest about how hard it is, and how essentially, for the first time in your life, you come second. (Side note [...]

Mommy Update: Two Weeks Postpartum

Since I never did a 38 or 40 weeks pregnant update, I figured doing a two weeks postpartum update was the way to go. And I promise, I’ll have other stuff to write about other than the baby, when you know, I’m actually doing stuff outside of the house and that doesn’t revolve around her. [...]

Things new parents say…

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Lacey: Am I the only crazy one who checks that the baby is still breathing? Dave: No, I check too. Lacey: Okay good. Not just me then. After speaking to a few other parents, I know we’re not the only ones! Dave: Where did you put Sadie’s bippy? Lacey: Her what? Dave: Her bippy. Lacey: [...]