Posted on May 29th, 2009 by Julie_Cole
Katrina Carefoot, Mabel BlogHer correspondent, from Fickle Feline, is guest blogging while Julie recovers from the birth of her 6th baby - welcome Finian Aloysius! Julie will be back next week (talk about a whirlwind maternity leave!).
I probably shouldn’t admit this in such a public forum, but I have a thing for office supplies. Meaning, I fancy really nice, top notch pens, rulers, paper, notepads, mechanical pencils, paper clips, scissors and staplers. If my work doesn’t happen to supply my preferred brand of a specific office product, I will bring my own from home. Yes, I’m that particular, specifically about my stapler. But my stapler - it isn’t just any stapler. It has a special history. It is a burgundy, Swingline stapler. And how do I say this nicely? No, you CANNOT borrow my stapler. Uhh…I mean, of course you can borrow my stapler, just please be sure to bring it back to me when you are finished. And be gentle with it, it was a gift. A Valentine’s Day gift. Specifically, my first Valentine’s gift from my husband after we got married. But, you know, no pressure. However, be aware that if you scratch it, dent it, or ding it, I will never speak to you again. Otherwise, we’re cool. There is also the fact that it matches my Blackberry Curve perfectly. I know…that’s just crazy talk, I mean, who accessorizes their office equipment? Probably the same type of person who labels it…
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Posted on May 27th, 2009 by Trina_Read
I’m fourteen weeks pregnant with my second child—my son is 19 months old. Absolutely excited of course; at the same time a bit bummed as my husband and I had just got our sex life back into a good place and now it will be, once again, erratic for the next two years.
My first pregnancy came after ten miscarriages. As such for the first semester I was considered a high risk pregnancy and we weren’t allowed to have sex. More so, I was so completely freaked out about the baby ‘sticking’ that sex was the last thing my mind.
Once or twice I remember thinking, “Who would want to have sex while going through all of this morning sickness, first trimester crap?”; grateful sex wasn’t allowed.
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Posted on May 25th, 2009 by Julie_Cole
Katrina Carefoot, Mabel BlogHer correspondent, from Fickle Feline, is guest blogging for the next two weeks while Julie recovers from the birth of her 6th baby - welcome Finian Aloysius!
Blink. Is it over already?
After spending the past year on maternity leave with baby #2, I’m heading back to the corporate world tomorrow and shedding the mommy uniform (at least between the hours of 9 and 5). To be honest, I haven’t let myself think too much about the fact that I’m going back to the working mom role. Up until this past week I was operating business as usual, my days were filled with taking care of my baby girl, shuttling my Autistic son, Max, to therapy, doctor’s appointments, and assessments, and trying to keep our household running as smoothly as possible. So, as usual, the dishes were overflowing from the sink, we were all out of clean socks and underwear, and emergency calls were being placed to my husband for him to pick up milk on the way home.
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by Julie_Cole
It is with great excitement that Julie Cole and “daddy-o” welcome their sixth beautiful child into this world, proving that six c-sections is possible!
It’s a boy!
Name: Finian
Weight: 7lbs 6oz.
The sibling team of brothers Maginnis and Clancy, and sisters Posy, Spencer and Jessamy are delighted with their new brother!
And of course, everyone at Mabel’s Labels is thrilled to have a new little Mabel baby to spoil!
Big thanks to all who have followed this pregnancy with interest and care. It has been fun sharing it with you. Now, let the real games begin!!
Enjoy guest blogger, Katrina Carefoot for the next couple of weeks and Julie will be back on the blogging board very soon!
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Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Julie_Cole
Katrina Carefoot, Mabel BlogHer correspondent, from Fickle Feline, is guest blogging for the next two weeks while Julie recovers from the birth of her 6th baby - welcome Finian Aloysius!
Me at the beginning of my 1st week back at work.
I survived my first week back at work. I’m not going to lie, the mornings came early, the days were long, and most nights I fell into bed not long after my kids. But I made it, and I learned some important lessons along the way.
Ten Things I Learned My First Week Back At Work:
1. Coffee tastes better when you don’t have someone pulling on your pantleg. So does lunch.
2. A 5:30am wakeup call always feels like the middle of the night, no matter how early you go to bed.
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Posted on May 19th, 2009 by Trina_Read
Listen as Dr. Trina interviews Dr. Judy Mazurin, Chinese Doctor, about letting the wisdom of Chinese Medicine help you with your sex life. Click here to listen to this podcast.
Some things Judy discusses:
1. What is the essential difference between the sexual nature of man and woman?
2. Are there certain natural deficiencies that will curb the sexual drives in individuals?
3. What is the cause of a low sex drive according to Chinese Medicine?
4. What are the most popular Chinese medicines for increasing libido?
Click here to listen to this interview. (You might need to turn the volume up as the recording isn’t great.)
Judy believes you are your own best doctor. She works to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western medicines by blending western healing modalities that help her clients reclaim optimal health. Judy will share over 11 years of knowledge in an easy, down to earth, and humorous speaking style that will take the confusion out of making healthy choices. Go to JudyMazurin.com to find out more.
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