Sicker than Sick

Have you ever been really, really sick? I mean drop-dead, knock-out, sicker than sick? If you’d asked me that question a month go, I would’ve told you “Yep, sure have.” I’ve had mono twice, I’ve had strep more times than I could begin to count, and there isn’t a stomach virus out there that I [...]

One-Year Anniversary as a Working Mom

Today marks a new kind of personal milestone for me: One year ago, I came back to work after spending three months at home with my new baby. It was scary. It was painful. It was hard. It made labor and delivery seem like no big whoop. All I wanted was to be home with [...]

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun in NYC

Last weekend while Susan was in Chicago networking at BlogHer, I was doing a different kind of networking in New York City called “Girls’ Trip.” Six Cincinnati women visited our good friend in the Big Apple. For most of us, it was our first time in the big city and it was quite an experience. [...]

Mom Blog Roundup

It’s been a few days since I’ve had a chance to check up on my favorite blogs/sites. So tonight, with hubby gone on a business trip and baby-girl snoozing soundly, I’ve caught up. Let me share with you a brief roundup of the best stuff I found: Ever thought about saying “see ya” to The [...]

A Working Mom’s Social Life

With a headline like that, I’m tempted to leave this post blank. The truth is, I still cling to a few, tiny shreds of my pre-baby social life. It’s very important for me to connect with others (in addition to my husband, my parents, and my coworkers). Friends are good for belly laughs, honest advice, [...]