Six Month Checkup

Bubs is 6 months old this week - it was his half birthday!

What the...?! Wasn't it just yesterday that he first made his appearance?* And at the same time, hasn't he been here all along?

So far, and I know I have a looong way to go and lots to learn, parenting seems sort of like climbing Mt. Everest - much more rewarding and much more difficult than you ever dare imagine. Oh, except you never reach the top. Plus billions of people do it every day. (But I ask you, can they all blog with one hand?)

Happy 6 months, Bubs! And congrats to me and Hubs for surviving!

*I have some major issues referring to his "birth" or being "born" since I had to have a C-section and don't really feel that I gave birth to him. Yes, I need therapy.

First Real Post: Book Review - The Milk Memos

So here's a post that combines two of my great loves - reading and being a mama.

I read the Milk Memos on recommendation from a forum I frequent. It's written my two mamas who worked at IBM and shared a "lactation room" upon their return to work after maternity leave. They kept a notebook to share tips and help new moms feel welcome, and this book includes notebook entries from four different women (including a single mom, for those of you who can relate to that), as well as other content on breastfeeding and pumping.

It is a fun read, with silly turns of phrase (the lower-producing breast? a "milk dud") and some practical tips on pumping and on surving working outside the home as a breastfeeding mom. However, having been back at work for only two months, I already felt like a lot of the information didn't apply to me (or was old news). Also, as someone who has had issues with milk supply, I'm ashamed to say it sparked some serious production envy in me. Not to mention envy of a dedicated lactation room, as opposed to the room that is Meeting Room 2 and the AV Room with butcher paper on the windows and a homemade Do Not Disturb sign.

Overall, I think it's a cute book about a topic that is near and dear to my heart: juggling work, family and breastfeeding. Personally, I'm glad I borrowed it from the library. But if you'd like to buy it for yourself or a new mom who's anxious about going back to work, I'll get a few cents if you click below.

The Milk Memos: How Real Moms Learned to Mix Business with Babies-and How You Can, Too

Introductory Post

So I am a blogger.

I've been thinking about it for a long time, but it always comes back to this: Who cares what I have to say?

But I've decided it doesn't matter who cares. I care. Writing is good for my soul. If I can help or amuse someone in the process, gravy.

So this will force me to write more, and I'm hoping it will also kick my butt to read more. And because becoming a parent myself has made me realize how scary a job that can be, I am hoping I can share some of the things I've learned from the other parents in my life, and from little Bubs, my #1 teacher.