My son Jonah’s clock is ticking – CNN.com

Becoming a mother has made it even harder to read stories like these: Continue reading

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

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AKA mother’s wrist syndrome per Wikipedia.

From MayoClinic.com:

If you have de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, it will probably hurt every time you turn your wrist, grasp anything or make a fist…any activity that relies on repetitive hand or wrist movement — such as working in the garden, playing golf or racket sports or lifting your baby — can make it worse.

Note the tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus muscles, mnemonically known in anatomy class as the snuffbox.

Note the tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus muscles, mnemonically known in anatomy class as the snuffbox.

So THIS is my problem!

Galactagogue cookies (which sounds way better than lactation cookies)

The first trial of Continue reading

Fleece sleepers

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The water-repellent property of fleece sleepers is especially appreciated at 2am. It enables spit-up to roll right off. Continue reading

Bill Cosby, by way of Jenn:

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I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

http://www.newrockstarphilosophy.com

A French perspective on raising children

While speaking with a mentor today, I recalled an article I had read: Continue reading