Tag Archives: Babies

Whatchoo talking ’bout, Hilary?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Cathy LaGrow

I don’t usually do opinion pieces on this blog, for a variety of reasons. Nevertheless. When one begins to fear that a significant percentage of the populace has lost their ever-loving minds, one feels obliged to speak up. In the … Continue reading →

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Changes – Mommyish

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Cathy LaGrow

In 2006, my family changed dramatically – not just once, but twice. That April, at the age of 35, I gave birth to my first baby, a beautiful boy who stole my heart and completely upended my life. That whole … Continue reading →

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One Good Month

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Cathy LaGrow

On a semi-regular basis, the hubby and I look at the boys playing, look at each other, and say, “One good month.” And then we both kind of shake our heads. The only reason our youngest is here, is because … Continue reading →

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Geriatric Parenthood Has Its Privileges

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Cathy LaGrow

My husband and I came to parenthood late – we’d been married for nearly seventeen years when I gave birth for the first time. That’s a lot of years, in case you’re wondering. I could write a very long post … Continue reading →

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Thief

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Cathy LaGrow

Five years ago (this Saturday), after 9 horrendous months of pregnancy and 25 excruciating hours of labor, I gave birth to my first baby. And I can tell you two things. It’s been the hardest five years of my life. … Continue reading →

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My (very short) Road to Publication – and a Book Giveaway!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Cathy LaGrow

Right now, as we speak, the first (and so far, ONLY) story I’ve ever written is in bookstores. In an actual book. It’s a little hard to believe. Since I’ve already received my ten author’s copies, I am giving one … Continue reading →

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What Not To Wear

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Cathy LaGrow

Last Friday, I embarked on Operation Reorganization 2.0 and man, did I get a lot done. After several straight years of being pregnant (and feeling awful), nursing babies (and feeling awful) or having the world’s neediest toddler perpetually clinging to … Continue reading →

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