Apparently, in H-G Time (and before you ask, yes we are petitioning that H-G Time become a standard time zone), the phrase “will write again soon” could mean tomorrow, a few decades, or some strange calculation in cat years. In this case, it was a few weeks… so our apologies…
The Perks of Having a Pregnant Wife Part 1: "Aren’t you just CRAVING sea urchin and french fries?"
It is hard justifying going to the brewery on the grounds of pregnancy (“They do have great artichoke dip there…”), but at times pregnancy can favor the gustatory life of a father-to-be. I admit to encouraging (read: planting) certain aversions and cravings. Fewer PB&J sandwiches and more restaurant menus…. You…
Proof Is In the Pickles
So friends, I’m here to tell you the big news. That is, I am here to confirm what was rumored to have been the case on Facebook (you know how those things spread…) Though there may have been partial evidence shown before of a “possible pregnancy” (two pregnancy tests, ultrasound,…
I wasn’t kidding about the artichoke dip…
Week 20: Your belly is now the size of a major landmark?
We took a road trip down to Springfield, IL (the home of Abraham Lincoln, as we became acutely aware) last weekend for my cousin’s wedding reception. It was great to see extended family that lives out of state and we rarely have the opportunity to see. We are so happy…
These are a few of my favorite things
So we’ve talked about the Power of Pickles in deciphering pregnancy (if you missed it, check it out here, which are one of the stereotypical cravings of The Pregnant Species. However, in speaking with other Preggers out there, I have discovered there seem to be two paths of food desires…
The Big Mac Shelf & Other Pregnancy Perks
A lot of pregnant women describe the woes of what happens to their bodies, and the affects that pregnancy hormones have on them – nausea, swollen feet, growing belly, dizziness, mood swings, etc. However, there can be some great advantages to pregnancy. Allow me to introduce you to Exhibit A,…
The Four Food Groups of Pregnancy
EGG NOG FRUIT BIG MACS DONUT HOLES May your bellies be filled with joy, ~M
What is Your Granola Grade?
I love granola. Toss it in some yogurt with some fresh fruit, or press it into a bar-shape for on-the-go-goodness. Tasty, nutritious, and sometimes heavy on the sugar content, it’s delicious. The H-G Household especially likes the Meijer Brand, Bountiful Morning, – cheap, great flavor, and awesome. World’s Greatest Cheap Granola…
Lend Me Your Shower Songs
This one is for the Shower Singers. You may have never sung in a choir or in front of anyone, but you know who you are – got a song in your head? Love the way the walls of your shower/bathroom echo and make your voice sound a little sweeter…