Category Archives: Couplehood

Why We’re Not Going To Videotape Our Wedding (Probably)

Dave is super easy going about the wedding planning.  Usually we’re in sync, and if we’re not, he’ll defer to Bridezilla.  Except on this one issue: No video.  He’s putting his foot down. “I want to experience our wedding, not record it.”  He tells me.   He’s thought about this.

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I Need A Miracle

I felt pregnant. It was our third IVF attempt, and it seemed like they’d finally gotten my drug protocol right.  We made four gorgeous embryos, two of which were top rated, one of which was 8-celled, symmetrical and seemingly perfect. I was so certain I’d get pregnant with at least one of those little suckers [...]

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How To Sleep Like A Teenager

Dave and I are not morning people.  That was a nice thing to have in common pre-baby, but it’s a total liability now.  When our daughter’s cries shatter the silence at dawn, we bury our faces in our pillows and try to imagine she belongs to the family next door. Since nobody likes to negotiate [...]

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14 Things NOT to Get Your Husband For Valentine’s Day (Guest Post)

Earlier this week, my post 14 Things NOT to Get Your Wife For Valentine’s Day ran on Dad or Alive.  I encourage you to check out the hilarious comments over there, including the true tale of a woman who received a Thighmaster as a Valentine’s Day gift.  Yes, that was grounds for divorce.  That’s what [...]

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14 Things Not To Get Your Wife For Valentine’s Day

Adrian at Dad or Alive pitched me the idea of writing this list as a public service.  His answer, “14 Things Not To Get Your Husband…” will appear later this week. 1. Lingerie – Unless your wife is an actual Victoria’s Secret model, in which case you’ll be doing your Valentine’s Day shopping at Harry [...]

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