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BellaBands and Bras
As we get deeper and deeper into this pregnancy, I continue to be very conscious about what we purchase. I’ve managed to get used maternity clothes from one of my acquaintances. As we think about what we need to buy before the baby comes, we’re trying to take more of a minimalist approach (in order to be better for the environment, our budget, and our 1,000 square-foot house).… Read MoreHowever, two products have been absolutely essential so far: a BellaBand and a soft bra to sleep in. The band has helped me extend my wardrobe. I’m able to wear all my old pants (unbuttoned with the band hiding the gap).
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Parenting on Instinct (or Not)
I get a lot of parenting advice that goes something like this: “Just trust your instincts.”… Read MoreIronically, my “instincts” tells me not to blindly trust my instincts. Maybe it’s because I’m an INTJ on the Myer’s-Briggs personality test. I like to do research. I like to read multiple perspectives. I like exposing myself to different paradigms and new ideas.
Of course, at the end of the day, Matt and I will have to trust ourselves to select from the various informed perspectives and piece together a parenting philosophy that resonates with us.
That’s kind of like “trusting your instincts,” but not exactly. I happen to believe that a lot
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Halloween Costume
Make your own disco ball costumeSo far, I’ve managed to stick to my pregnancy project plan. It helps me feel like there’s plenty of time to get everything done.… Read MoreOne of the things I have to accomplish this month is my Halloween costume. I know it seems early, but the fall holidays come really fast (in my humble opinion), and I don’t usually give myself adequate time to prepare for them without stressing myself out.
Based on your feedback, I’ve decided to pursue the “crystal ball reader” idea, since I will probably have a nice round belly ball by October 31. (For the record, I almost went with
