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Back at it -- Keeping it real for 2009

I've been back at work for about 2 weeks now and am getting back into the swing of things.  I'm hoping that our daycare transition (which happens in January) is pretty smooth so that I can get into my groove as a working mom for 2009. I'm not usually big on resolutions (basically because I usually…

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Mixing Christmas and a New Baby

I've decided to try to be fair to everyone this Christmas, including myself.  This means cautiously treading into new traditions without mucking up the old.  In previous years, we've slept over my inlaws' and spent Christmas morning with them (after spending most of Christmas Eve with my…

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The Big Return: Pump It. Pump It Real Good.

I've decided to pump.  While at work.  And let me tell you, it was a super easy decision to MAKE, but a hard one to KEEP while actually working.  Sitting in front of the computer, pump attached (thanks to a hands-free add on), phone rings: "Can I stop by right now to go over changes…

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The Big Return: Work After Maternity Leave

During my pregnancy, several co-workers continually commented on my growing belly (with the "wow you've popped" comments) and my continual uncomfortableness as my belly grew bigger and bigger.One even asked me about my frequency for peeing. Yep. Seriously.So why should I be surprised…

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