I have a Master’s degree, yet I can’t afford my family’s health care expenses. You may be thinking, So what? Big deal — you have a Master’s degree. Having a Master’s degree doesn’t entitle you to free health care. You’re right. It doesn’t entitle me to anything, really. Except when it […]
There are hoards of posts out there telling men what they should know about their pregnant ladies, but if we’re being honest, there’s just as much about our men that we pregnant chicas should know as well, and after 3 miserable pregnancies, I can confidently identify a few of those […]
Know what’s good about having severe morning sickness (also known as hyperemesis of pregnancy)? NOTHING. Nothing’s good about it. Yes, the baby part is good, but it’s hard to think of that when your head’s married to your toilet bowl and the mere smell of your favorite foods makes you […]
Potty training seems like a great idea. Some ideas are better in theory than in practice.
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By now, most people I know personally are aware that Mr. Sammich and I are expecting baby #3. We weren’t expecting to expect any baby #3s, but shit happens, and as far as shit happening, I suppose this is some pretty blessed shit. Blessed in that […]
It’s no secret I’m pro-vaccination. I believe any step I can take to protect my children and loved ones is a step worth making. When Alister, almost 6, was born, I was hesitant about administering mass quantities of different vaccinations at once. The junk science of Andrew Wakefield had exploded […]
I seem to have misplaced my laugher. My sense of humor. My ability to turn any tragedy into stand-up comedy. For some, this may not seem like such a big deal. There is something inappropriate in laughing about misfortune, after all. But for me? This is a huge deal. A […]
Life sure has a way of screwing you when you’re down sometimes, doesn’t it? I’ve had a helluva week. And by helluva, I mean if one more curve ball comes my way, I don’t think I’m going to make it, you guys. Seriously. First, I found out we are going […]