I don't think people realize how both trying to get pregnant, and actually being pregnant can be hard on your marriage. Most men probably think the "trying to get pregnant" part is the best thing in the world, but I think that only works for those men and women who have an easier time getting [...]
Dear Hop Hop, I just thought you would like to know that your little brother gave you a middle name now. Your full name? Hop Hop Super Hero. What do you think? A keeper? Don't worry. We won't let that stick too long. I am starting to get antsy about finding out whether you are [...]
When I was pregnant with the little man, I decided that on the blog I would refer to him or her as "Pooh Bear". I have always loved Winnie the Pooh and I felt that even though Pooh Bear was a boy (at least I think) that I felt the name was semi gender neutral. [...]
I wrote this on the day my RE told me that it was time I went to see my own OB. When I started my weekly sonograms after finding out I was pregnant I wasn't exactly sure how long I would get to come to my RE's office. Maybe I didn't ask because I didn't [...]
I wrote this when my nervousness got even worse... I don't know why I thought that things would be easy with this pregnancy. That would be just silly. I went through a lot to get here that I kind of hoped that I put in my time, but it seems that more stress and worry [...]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.
