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A Mom Moment: I Love What I Find in their Backpacks

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January 13, 2012
by Audrey McClelland, who can be found blogging at http://www.momgenerations.com

There’s one part of my day that is the most fun for me… it’s that moment the boys walk through the door from school, they run off to play or grab a snack… and I unpack their backpacks. I LOVE seeing what treasures they’ve packed inside… day after day after day. William and Alex’s backpacks are always filled with their … read more

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the newbie: Comments From Strangers

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January 6, 2012
by zulily

        Thank you for the AMAZING pumping advice—I have a dozen things to try and I just know one will work for me. These responses are a goldmine! Now, as you know if you read this blog regularly, I’m always asking for input. So it’s not like I’m anti-advice or anything–quite the opposite. But I’ve noticed lately … read more

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the newbie: Questions About Pumping

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December 30, 2011
by zulily

We’ve talked about breastfeeding here before (in the beginning when I was having a terrible time, you guys were so incredibly supportive—thank you!). Now, things are going smoothly in that department, but I’ve got a new challenge: Pumping. Because we have a part-time babysitter during the week, I’m leaving bottles for June and using up a freezer supply of pumped … read more

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the newbie: Family Holiday Traditions

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December 23, 2011
by zulily

It never ceases to amaze me how thoughtful your comments on this blog are—thank you for the thoughts on balancing work and home. At the height of the holidays, I’m scrambling around the house (my husband made latkes, I decorated the tree and hung June’s new stocking from Grandma). She’s too little to comprehend the seasonal delights, but that doesn’t … read more

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the newbie: Balancing Work and Home

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December 19, 2011
by zulily

I loved your comments on the parental judgment that goes on for all of us—thank you! It’s so nice to know that we’re in this together. This was my first week with a part-time babysitter, and I’m going through a roller coaster of emotions! First, I am so happy to have found a very warm and professional sitter who truly … read more

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The Newbie: Judging Other Parents

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December 9, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Your sympathy on the constant-anxiety issue was invaluable—thank you! I’m breathing deeply and relaxing a bit more each day, though I think I’ll always be slightly worried about Baby June (though I’ll probably eventually stop calling her that… maybe). This week I went to a mommy gathering where it was quickly very clear that everyone had the same stance on … read more

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The Newbie: Will the Anxiety Fade?

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December 2, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Your holiday advice will be well taken this season. Thank you! I’ve been thinking about something that’s been a running undercurrent in my emotional state ever since I found out I was pregnant: Anxiety. It’s not like I’m tearing my hair out with nerves, but there’s definitely a low-level worry buzz going on with me pretty much all the time … read more

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The Newbie: Holiday Popularity

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November 23, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Thank you for the distribution-of-duties advice. I’m taking it all to heart, trying to both relax about it and create some structure. It’s our first Thanksgiving with a baby and we’ve never been more popular! Between Dave’s family and my family, we’re going to be running around to three different houses this year… and then comes Christmas. For some reason I … read more

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Weekend Challenge: Writing that List

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November 20, 2011
by Audrey McClelland, who can be found blogging at http://www.momgenerations.com

My personal list goes a little something like this: Family: Matthew William Alex Ben Henry Mom Dad Jane Keith Adam Nicole Aimee Madison Jacob Dylan Taylor Andrew Grandma Paula David Molly Mindy Jeffrey Teachers: Mrs. Onorato Ms. Romano Ms. Sybil Ms. Deb Ms. Robin Ms. Debby It’s a long list, that’s for sure! Every year there’s always a new person … read more

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The Newbie: Your Turn!

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November 18, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

I appreciate the help (and commiseration) on the housekeeping issue. A combination of “a little each day” and an every-other-week house cleaner is going to ease things a bit, I think. This week, I’ve been thinking about a new type of “discussion” I’m having often with my husband. Let’s call it, “Who does more?” It seems like every time we’re … read more

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