Monthly Archives: December 2007

Good tidings we bring…

8 pounds, 3 ounces. That’s how much Torsten weighed at the pediatrician today, and we are all happy, where by “we” I primarily mean “me”, since I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown what with all of the … Continue reading

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Boob update

I’m sure these breast-related post titles are going to get me pr0n site traffic, but hey, I need to get some fun out of this situation… Anyhow, here’s an update on the whole breastfeeding business, post-lactation clinic visit yesterday… The … Continue reading

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Short updates

NaNoWriMo – Ridiculously, I won. I told Karen – who deserves big congrats for finishing her novel days ahead of time, btw – that I had a great story for why I wasn’t going to finish, and then somehow, magically … Continue reading

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0 Months – Welcome Home, Pumpkin!

Note: Ok, so this didn’t get finished until Torsten had been home almost a month, but given how much sleep I haven’t been getting, it’s a wonder it’s being posted at all Dearest Torsten, For a long time now, lots … Continue reading

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I’m never going to finish a post again, but hey, this one’s about breasts…

So. I haven’t been writing much, although I’ve started a couple of posts and stopped. I have a newborn at home. So sue me. I still intend to write about Torsten’s birth, but unfortunately, I’ve been consumed by other things. … Continue reading

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Apologies from the land of Moo

Ok, stupid Bad Behavior plugin denied me access from my own site. Impressive. So I just wanted to thank everyone for their wonderful good wishes and comments and e-mails – sorry I haven’t gotten back on them, but Torsten’s cluster-feeding … Continue reading

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Chez Grothoff, Home of the Super German Penguin Burrito!

Note: By order of the management, this burrito is not for eating. Seriously. Not for eating. (Click photo to embiggen) Oh, and Small Monster’s now not-secret name? Torsten. He’s sweet and beautiful and precious, and we love him more than … Continue reading

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