Category Archives: sleep

The Latest Post-Partum Depression Fix: Flamboyant Baby Boy Clothes

Posted on June 5, 2014 by

My baby son is dressed like something out of Brokeback Mountain right now. He’s wearing a plaid flannel get-up that runs from head to toe with mother-of-pearl snap-buttons. My husband almost barfed when he saw it this morning. I purposely … Continue reading →

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My Hot Date Night

Posted on April 2, 2014 by

From the Momplex archives, 2009: Today my husband and I begin “date nights,” honoring our commitment to set aside Wednesday nights for just each other. Of course, like any other night in our home, these nights will have to start … Continue reading →

Posted in babies, breastfeeding, marriage, motherhood, sexuality, sleep | 1 Comment

Letting My Husband Cry It Out

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

My husband snores, a lot. He’s done it for years. Several months ago, it became patently clear that he needed to learn to fall asleep–and stay asleep–without me. It was a hard journey. Used to be, no matter what time … Continue reading →

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Dear Blockbuster Parents

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

I know it’s been a long day for you and you just wanted to get that last copy of Away We Go before it’s been scooped up by some other Indie couple that had a long day at work. But … Continue reading →

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Infants are Such (Sun)Downers

Posted on April 11, 2009 by

It’s 10:20 p.m. Both my kids are in bed. But really, they’re still running around in my head, one of them saying, “Mom! Watch what I can do! Look at me! Look at me!” and the other just going, “Waaaaah! … Continue reading →

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Not Enough Mom to Go Around

Posted on December 17, 2008 by

From the Momplex Archives: My better half (and I really mean that) has been gone for almost three weeks, working on getting a bunch of soldiers ready for deployment. He’s in the National Guard, and what’s normally a two-week annual … Continue reading →

Posted in babies, daughters, manipulation, military life, motherhood, sleep | 3 Comments

Fly Your Freak Flag, Er, I Mean White Flag

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

This one’s dedicated to all you folks out there with babies who don’t sleep well. You deserve untold rewards! We gave up on sleep training. It was a bust. I’m sorry to any poor souls out there who stumbled across … Continue reading →

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