Posts by althara

I had to move to maternity clothes two weeks ago even though I've only gained a pound or two. I feel like my tummy poking out is all the chub that was already there pre-pregnancy. I can't wait to start actually looking pregnant instead...

I've been having the same thing off and on all week. I'm 14 weeks along too. They are definitely uncomfortable for me, but not painful. I'm hoping they wont get worse as time goes on.

I'd recommend a "tickler file" for things that have future actions or a periodic review associated with them. This is a system of 31 day folders that you use for the current month and 12 monthly folders (contents to be sorted into the...

I'd go with the Dave Ramsey school of thought on this one. If you owe the money you pay it. That doesn't mean you pay it right now though if you have other creditors breathing down your neck. If you have 1400/mo to put towards debt you...

I would let go of the idea that your child is somehow behind in his learning. At this early stage it's all about fostering a love for books. It's not about refining reading skills. Reading at three is highly unusual, and there is no...

It really depends on what you are comfortable with. Some minimalists will say a 10 piece wardrobe, not counting underwear, is all they need. Some people can't imagine getting away with less than is already stuffed into their storage...

If you want them all to be the same then go with mason jars, or the spring top canning jars that you aren't supposed to use for canning anymore. Or buy the "disposable" plastic storage containers in whatever sizes are stackable in your...

10/5 - Lunch again $12 10/6 - Lunch and dinner $56   Having a house guest and moving my office Saturday has really thrown off my routines. I'll do better Sunday.

I've got light cramps and weird occasional pelvic twinges, occasional nausea, breast tenderness, and quite a lot of fatigue. I honestly don't remember being very symptomatic in my first trimester with my first pregnancy.

I've told a few people so far: my partner, my parents and brother, and my boss. I'll be waiting until Thanksgiving-ish to make the general announcement.