Author Archives: Jen

Dear Christian: 9 Months Old

Dear Christian, I am not sure where time has gone, but you are officially 9 months old! Every time I look at you I see more and more of a little boy and less of a baby. How does this happen? You had your first cold recently little guy. As a matter of fact you…

Our First Cold

When my son was born we made a deal. We decided that he would never get sick, or hurt. Well my friends at 9 months he has broken that deal. My son officially has gotten his first cold. Before you feel too sorry for me or him it wasn’t that bad of a cold, but…

Breastfeeding: A Little Snag

If you asked me a few months ago I NEVER would’ve told you that I would panic over the thought of being done with breastfeeding. From day one I already had the end date in mind. Now, in the ninth month I wish I could tell myself how much easier it would get. That’s why…

Feeling Like A Person

When you have a baby it’s amazing how long it takes to get back to feeling like a normal person again. Each baby step towards that goal feels like a HUGE accomplishment. Now that I am entering the home stretch of the first year of motherhood I look back and in awe at how far…

We Survived The Storm!

Wooo hooo! Irene came and went, and all is good in After The Alter Land! As a matter of fact, if I didn’t have the news running constantly I wouldn’t have really known anything was going on at all! I must say the weather people got it pretty right this time though. The storm did…

The Impending Storm

Within one week my son experienced his first earthquake (and hopefully his only), and if the weather people are right, he will experience his first hurricane. Irene seems to have Long Island set in her sights, and soon will be making her appearance. Am I worried? Yes! Am I a bit scared? Yes! But only…

The Nap Slave

I always believed that I could control my child’s sleeping habits. I’m the mom and I’m in charge right? Ya RIGHT is more like it! I learned quickly about the witching hour , and how I really didn’t have much of a say in my son’s bedtime. Then finally he started to take regular naps…

Today I Am Thankful For…

Today I am thankful for my husband. That’s right dear readers, as much as I pick on him on this blog, I am truly thankful for him every day. He is my best friend, my support, my protector and my provider. I am one lucky lady. In particular I am thankful that I am able…