I am not as uncomfortable nursing in public as I thought I would be. I knew I would do it, of course, but I thought I would be self-consious. In fact, I’ve found that I’m not uncomfortable at all at this point. (”I guess I’m just that kind of girl,” I told my husband today as I settled down to feed the baby in the grass at Farragut Square at lunchtime.) (more…)

People have been telling me since Adriana was born that I should appreciate this time because “it all goes so fast.” I already know they are right. I will her to slow down, to stop growing so fast. But then I am eager for a chance to weigh her the next time we visit the pediatrician to see how much she has grown and get excited thinking about the things we will be able to do as she gets older.

It’s only been two months. It seems like forever, and it seems like only a minute. (more…)

Before Adriana was born, I was buying baby carriers. Actually, to go back a bit further, before Adriana was born I was researching baby carriers. When I lived in California, I was always seeing people with their babies in simple canvas slings. Then I moved to the DC area and noticed everyone with front pack carriers. I assumed I’d go with one of those, until I met Tonjia online and she introduced me to the world of silk ring slings, fleecy pouches, stretchy wraps, and fun mei tais. Actually, next time my husband starts making comments about my various carriers, remind me to just blame Tonjia. (more…)