Lone Star

October 2, 2009

So, if you didn’t already know/find out – we have moved to Texas.
This was always on the cards but fate decided it was time for us to move sooner than we had orignally planned, and that’s cool. I loved California, made some good friends, gained great work experience and of course, it is beautiful there. [...]

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Constant

October 1, 2009

In the midst of a…erm…”discussion” yesterday, I was told that I didn’t worry or stress about anything. 
I wish.
Here is a list of the things I worry about constantly. Those things that seem to pop into my head from nowhere and linger around to mess with my brain…

Scarlet getting sick
Scarlet getting hurt
Scarlet being in pain (teething/tummy)
Chris [...]

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How do you spell Mei Tai?

September 25, 2009

Just thought I would post a quick pic of my Mother carrying Scarlet in our Mei Tai. I love this photo and just had to post it!
This is by far my favorite baby carrier – it is so simple, adjustable (Mr Akins uses it every night to take her for a walk), comfortable and feels [...]

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Jumping on (or off?) the wagon – Cocktail Moms

September 25, 2009

Cocktails Moms – Moms who drink. It’s not that big of a deal right? Well, some people definitely seem to think so and this has sparked a slew of news stories and debate. What do you think?
I like Parent Dish’s take on it – click on the link below this video to go directly to [...]

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Tips for the Secondary Caregiver

September 23, 2009

So, you are looking after the baby for a bit? Giving Momma a break from the eternal emotional, physical and psychological strain of looking after your child? Good for you, she  sure needs a few moments to enjoy having free will again right? 
Look, here’s a tip. If you are looking after the baby for a [...]

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Letting Go

September 22, 2009

I read this story on Girls Gone Child and it damn near made me cry. I’m not a big crier, but this was written so honestly that I have to share it with you here. Wonderfully written with grace and truth, I challenge you not to be touched by it in some way.
After the Ferris Wheel [...]

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My Baby is not a Health Hazard

September 22, 2009

As we all know, baby’s feet are the main vehicles of the bubonic plague, botulism and leprosy – this is a fact.
NOT.
Please read the “news” story below in which a family was removed from a fine american eating establishment because their 6 month old baby did not comply with their Health regulations. My comments follow [...]

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In a Reflective Mood…

September 22, 2009
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Faster is Better

September 20, 2009

Does anyone else think that it is strange that I find running on the treadmill about a hundred times easier than walking on the treadmill? I can run for 45 minutes yet only walk for about 20.
A metaphor for my life perhaps…

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Devil’s Advocate – AMA vs Home birth theory

September 18, 2009

Don’t get your knickers in a twist…it’s just a thought!

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It’s Oh So Quiet

September 17, 2009

-Satisfied sigh-
I am here sitting on my sofa, in a silent house. Perfection.
Mr Akins is at work, Scarlet is next to me asleep, the dogs are in the utility room chilling out and I am enjoying just being still for a moment. 
The problem is, I now feel Mommy guilt. I should be spending this “free” [...]

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The medical profession worries me…

September 17, 2009

So, I spend a fair amount of time on the internet, researching, networking and such. This also includes perusing the forums and message boards on the various baby/family/parenting sites and taking part in the discussions every now and then. This is a little story of one of my encounters…
A new mother had posted a thread [...]

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Redistribution

September 17, 2009

So, in a couple of days I am going on my first night out since having Scarlet. It is my friend Dayna’s bachelorette party and we are unleashing ourselves on the streets of Santa Barbara. The theme is BLACK OUT – everyone in black but the bride. 
Since having baby girl I have mainly been wearing…slacker [...]

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Pumpkin

September 16, 2009

I was thinking today about swearing and kids.
I just have the notion that when Scarlet is around 8 years old or so, she is going to try and get away with swearing by using internet language. “Ohhh Muuuuum. WTF?” etc. Do people’s kids do that now? I bet they do.
We swear. We are a swearing [...]

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Paper Fate

September 15, 2009

UPDATE FROM my yard sale post.
I imagined a bright future for my used books, you know, the ones that didn’t sell in my yard sale. The ones that unfortunately gained ZERO interest from the public who much preferred my ancient old rotting shells to the assorted works of inspiring literary writers. I had hoped they would [...]

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Sea shells 1…Books 0

September 14, 2009

So, I had a yard sale today, well, I am actually still in the process of yard-sale-ing, trying to catch the ‘coming back from the beach’ crowd. I am sat out here on my front porch looking down onto the view that is my lawn covered in crap. Some of it is not crap actually, [...]

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Dont. Mess. With the Schedule.

September 13, 2009

Over the last few months the following things have been taken away from me.
So far, I have lost:-

My body
My comfort
The ability to fit into my clothes
My once supple and clear skin
My freedom
My identity
Being able to eat/drink/do whatever I want without thinking 
My job
My sleep
Yes…my sex life
The facility to think (mommy brain)
My social life
My spontaneity
My relationships
The ability [...]

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Teething

September 12, 2009

That cry has returned. The bottom lip comes out as she complains a bit, then takes a deep breath and BANG…SOCK IT TO YA MOMMA. The scream! 
I don’t know what’s worse, the vocal scream or the silent scream. I think the silent one, as you know that she is really in pain at that point. 
I [...]

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Newborn tip – onesies!

September 11, 2009

Don’t buy ‘em!
I was just trying to sort out Scarlet’s clothes (after realizing she has outgrown most of her newborn stuff) and I have about a billion newborn onesies that she hasn’t worn and will never wear.
People will buy you a crap load of these little pieces of clothing because…well, that’s what babies wear right?
Here’s [...]

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Natural vs Vaginal Birth

September 10, 2009

Warning…this may get a little rant-like.
I’m always trying to keep in touch with other pregnant woman here in uberspace, its good for the site and gives me ideas for posts and articles. So, I have been reading a lot of birth stories recently and have been getting a little pissed off, but to be honest, [...]

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