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How I did it
How to write a will
It took me
2 weeks
It made me
feel prepared

How I did it: Talked to a friend to get a recommendation for a lawyer. Had some conversations with hubby about who would care for our child and have certain powers of attorney, etc.Called the lawyer, went in, named beneficiaries, powers of attorney, etc. Went in a couple weeks later and signed all the copies with witnesses. Read how I did it…

May 10, 01:10PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer


How to have a natural birth
It took me
1 day
It made me
proud

How I did it: Before labor began, I did my best to stay active. I took long walks, rode my bike, and did a prenatal workout 1-3 times per week. I read a bunch about labor and delivery, had long conversations with my husband, and hired a doula. Hubby, who was very active in reading about this with me, was incredibly supportive of my decision to avoid drugs if possible. We had a code word, "Rubik's Cube," so if my labor got too painful, I could use it, a… Read how I did it…

May 10, 12:49PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer


How to add an additional bathroom to my house
It took me
7 months
It made me
excited

How I did it: This was a long time coming. We started from scratch, and spent over 2 years just trying to get some solid information on where our sewer pipe went under the floor. We finally got some relatively good information from the water department.After that, my hubby and contractor FIL dug up the concrete floor in the basement, and dug down to find the pipes. They also put up the wall studs and installed the shower stall. The plumber came in and … Read how I did it…

Mar 22, 03:47PM PDT | 0 comments


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breastfeed (read all 4 entries…)
Almost seven months... 3 days ago

This has been going great! After the return to work at 8 weeks (I pump 2-3 times per day for her two bottles at day care and nurse her on my lunch hour) and a long struggle with clogged ducts, we’re sailing smooth. LOVE that I don’t have to worry about formula!

Nov 05, 08:51PM PST | 0 comments


breastfeed (read all 4 entries…)
Almost to 4 months! 3 months ago

This is going well. I’m back at work, and pumping twice a day there. I’ve realized this goal is about not having to feed my child formula, not necessarily nursing exclusively. But I nurse as much as I can.

I really am amazed at the amount of dedication it takes to breastfeed, and I’m so very glad I have the support of my husband and my boss and other people in my life. And of course, that I can look at my little girl and know that I’m doing the best thing I can for her.

Jul 29, 07:21PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


breastfeed (read all 4 entries…)
One month down, 5-11 more to go! 6 months ago

So far, so good. Baby is eating well, and growing strong. My breasts are still somewhat tender, but it is improving. Her mouth is just so little!

I’ve also started pumping, so hubby can feed her from a bottle now and then, which gives me more sleep!

May 10, 01:15PM PDT | 0 comments


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open a business malevolentmuse wants to cook more often make my own clothes scream my lungs out in an open field play with a tiger learn to type without looking at my hands learn how to prepare 10 excellent meals clean my apartment Become a better programmer Visit Scotland Learn to play the ocarina Build a recording studio Jess wants to Cook Thanksgiving dinner Take a cruise. grow out my hair Try something new every week grow my hair long fly in an airplane complete my degree with honours Grow my hair long (again) learn to skateboard Learn to speak Spanish learn Russian stop procrastinating read Anna Karenina watch an NHL game live Find my written voice
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