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  • ~1 month out: part 1, BODY

    [part of 3 part series:  body / mind / heart] Cameron will be 4 weeks old on Thursday! There are few (if any) life events that can match the arrival of a new family…

    March 18, 2014
  • a little update

    1. Cameron is 3.5 weeks old!  He is smiling and frankly, I think he’s gorgeous.  He still likes to eat every 2 hours all night. 2. And so, I am tiiiiiiirrrred. 3.  I actually…

    March 18, 2014
  • imperfect

    i’m a bit of a perfectionist. i realize you all have probably gathered that by now.  i love lists, schedules, goals, plans, and stationery to record all of the orderly details. i like things…

    March 12, 2014
  • rhythms

    i’m starting to adjust to the whole off from work with an infant routine.  in fact, i am happy that i can now use the word ‘routine’ and actually mean it, to some degree.  while…

    March 10, 2014
  • how it’s going

    interesting that a few of you felt that i was setting my sights too high with my last post.  as i wrote out the list, my aim was to  cultivate a relaxed attitude and…

    March 4, 2014
  • Rules for maternity leave #2

    by me, for me. (written on phone with Cameron on my lap) 1. Slow down.  No need to rush anything.  Anything!! 2. Have a very loose plan for each day.   3. Have a…

    February 28, 2014
  • birth story: second baby edition

    contrasts in the days before going into labor, i thought a lot about my experience with annabel.  after all, what else did i have to compare to?  in the end, though, while my 2…

    February 26, 2014
  • just so much to say

    this beautiful gift joined us 3 days ago.  i’m in a sea of powerful emotions, from joy [obvious] to melancholy [to having it go by too fast] to amazement.  there’s also a great deal…

    February 23, 2014
  • 40 0/7

    Introducing: Cameron Hart Unger 2/20/14 2:14 am 6 lb 9 oz / 20″ Sweetest ever and looks very much like his sister (and daddy) so far.  More in a few days!  ❤️❤️❤️…

    February 20, 2014
  • 39 6/7

    hola! my official due date starts in a mere 12 hours.  i will spare you all a bump pic, though i will try to take one tomorrow.  i appreciate those of you who have…

    February 19, 2014