So it’s not the most flattering (or least blurry) belly shot I’ve ever taken, but Scott thought it would be funny to jump in front of the camera while I was posing (which amused the hell out of him…the posing part.) I kind of like him being in my picture though, so I’m going with it. That’s us at… Read more →
Year: 2009
Sex and Pineapple
Walking around knowing your cervix is gaping open is a really weird feeling. Like my Vagina is some kind of time bomb. Like at any second my water will burst in the self-help section of Ikea/on my couch/all over the upholstery of my car, and labor will have begun. At this point, I’ve become so convinced that every twinge, every… Read more →
The Cute, The Unnecessary, and The Frivolous
It’s easy to get lost in the sea of baby gear that you start to convince yourself you’re going to need. Snuggle Nest? Miracle Blanket? Video Monitor? Wipes Warmer? Seat Saver? Vulli Teether? It’s maddening, and lately I find myself staring over the edge of the panic cliff wondering if I’ve just outfitted my baby with a room… Read more →
Low Rider
Normally, I like to keep my belly self-portraits confined to the belly, but this week, in hopes that it will be the last picture I take, I thought I should record myself in all of my swollen glory – my engorged nose and sausage fingers are providing plenty of fuel for my raging body dysmorphia, even as I do my… Read more →
Wedded Bliss x2
Two years ago today, Scott and I said our I Do’s. Can’t believe we’ve made two laps around the sun already. We opted not to hire a videographer for our wedding, and instead passed out old Super 8 cameras to let our guests capture the day. Thanks to those ambitious guests who were game to give the Super 8’s a… Read more →
It’s not easy being green.
Being knocked up and hormonal is kind of hilarious when you can step outside yourself and take a moment to see the absurdity of the things that freak you out. A couple of weeks ago, Scott and I were making dinner (mostly he was) and laughing together, and all of a sudden I burst into tears. He looked shocked for… Read more →
What?! The Awesome-est Giveaway EVER?!
As you may know, I am a huge fan of One Kings Lane: purveyor of beautiful home furnishings at amazing sale prices via the internet. Well, guess what? The folks at OKL have been kind enough to offer to furnish one lucky reader of The818 with a 100$ Gift Certificate to their site. Which is awesome, because I love One… Read more →
Huge in Asia
Check out my super hot Sister-In-Law Maegan (without whom I would be sitting in the middle of my nursery surrounded by the contents of my daughter’s closet sobbing and rocking back and forth.) She’s featured in Vogue Girl Korea for her brilliant over-the-knee boot spat DIY, and general awesomeness. Way to go Maeg! Read more →
omfg.
I’m full term. Holy crap. Over the past nine months, I’ve thought a lot about how I would feel at this point in the pregnancy. Ready? Panicked? Calm and Maternal? Apparently, how I would feel is like a giant, clumsy, sweaty, disorganized mess. While the nursery is nearing completion, it’s not finished. While we have almost everything we need,… Read more →
And the Winner is…
Congratulations to Jaime, you’re the winner of the Poopie Pastries Mini Diaper Cake Giveaway! Email me by Friday to claim your prize. Thanks to all who entered, be sure to visit Bethany over at Poopie Pastries for more great gifts, and stay tuned for more awesome free stuff from The818! **Winner chosen via Random.Org** **If you’re enjoying reading The818, share… Read more →