Open Letter to Everyone Who Wants to Touch My Baby

Last weekend I went to one of my oldest friends baby shower.  It was a lovely party for her and her baby, and I was so glad I got to share in the experience with her.  She looks gorgeous, and her son is already so blessed! But, it was nerve-wracking … Continue reading

Diagnostic No-Man’s Land

Last weekend Mr. Charm had a poopy diaper that looked a little odd.  I couldn’t quite tell if it was mucous or blood.  Or both.  So, I pulled out our handy-dandy stool testing kit and put it to use. Yup. Blood. Nothing has ever caused Mr. Charm to have blood … Continue reading

My Rookie Mistake

Mr. Happy has been teething.  He actually cut his second tooth last week! Here’s the problem: he’s a rotten teether. Mr. Charm was great – we hardly ever knew he was teething.  It was as if he thought to himself “Excruciating pain in my mouth?  Whatev!  I have people to charm … Continue reading