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Before and After

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby, Pregnancy 16 Comments

Subtitled: What a difference half a day makes!These photos were taken on the day that I had Anthony. They seem ever so much smaller on the outside, don’t they? My nurse was named Kristi and she was really sweet. I’ll write more about her later when I tell the rest of the story.Assuming you still want to hear it.PS. Yes, I was really that huge.. … [Read more...]

The Big 1-0

by Filed Under: Jem, Minnesota Me, Special Events Leave a Comment

Ten years ago it was Memorial Day. I had gone to bed the night before, praying for a May baby. "Please, Mary?" I implored her. "I know you've got some clout up there...and he would be born on your special feast day."[Ordinarily May 31st is the feast of the Visitation.][As you know.]Well, I woke up at 4:00 to an unmistakable labor......and Baby Jem … [Read more...]

A Prayer Request

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Prayer 9 Comments

From a Reader: I just came back from traveling in Italy with my husband and two children ages 4 and 2. We were pregnant with our third child, but it seems that this past week, while in Rome, I miscarried our child. I am still bleeding pretty heavily... However, I am clinging to hope and have an ultrasound on Monday. Please ask for the intercession … [Read more...]

A Barbaric (Postpartum) Yawp

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, New Baby, Parenting 23 Comments

Ah yes.I am once again the mother of a newborn and my nights are not my own.The first night home from the hospital was the worst. I was up until 4:00 a.m. with a very fussy baby, at which point I woke my husband and said, “I can’t do this anymore.”He was groggy but got up to spot me……and I collapsed in a quivering heap upon the bed.It has since … [Read more...]

Getting Together

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Special Events 8 Comments

There's been some talk about meeting up at the MN home education conference. Why don't we set up a time and a place? I won't be there tonight but hope to arrive in time for the Mass tomorrow.Two recommendations were:One of the open seating areas on the first floor of the Leonard Center (the main building) - or -The outdoor seating by the quad just … [Read more...]

And the winner is…

by Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, New Baby 17 Comments

I apologize for the delay in announcing the winner of my blog lottery. Perhaps, though, she knows who she is already? : )Cheryl was the closest in her estimation, having guessed a baby boy born on May 24th at 9 p.m. Please email me your address, Cheryl, so I can send you your copy of The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.Because of the … [Read more...]

A Baby-Wearing Query

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby 19 Comments

I am trying very hard to be a baby sling sort of momma, as you know.Tell me. Assuming you wear your baby while you’re dining…Is it common to look down and see any number of dribbles, droplets, plops and crumbs on the top of your baby’s head?I can’t help but thinking that this is just bad etiquette.AMDG,*Updated Later in the Day to Include:Real … [Read more...]

Minnesota Home Education Conference Reminder!

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Special Events 18 Comments

Assuming that I get more than three hours of sleep between now and then, I’ll be attending the MN Catholic Home Education Conference THIS WEEKEND at Macalester College in St. Paul.Will you?Speakers include Marybeth Hicks, Dr. Brian Ray, Sister Helena Burns, and Father Samuel Martin. Don't forget the workshops, over 140 tables of vendor deals and … [Read more...]