Monthly Archives: July 2011

For the first three weeks of Evangeline’s life, I quit breastfeeding around 2:00 a.m. every morning, when fatigue and pain combined felt like too much to bear.  “That’s it,” I said to S., if he was up with us. “Tomorrow … Continue reading →

This summer is so different from last.  Instead of experiencing the first trimester of pregnancy, I have an easily-delighted, curious, bubbly five-month old.   Last summer, the heat combined with my pregnancy made me fairly miserable whereas this year, even though … Continue reading →