Adventures In Sex Ed…Again
(Warning: if you are squeamish about breastfeeding and related anatomy…DO.NOT.READ.) It began
June 17, 2015
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Discover the journey, tips, and ideas from Claudia Yeoh’s writing desk.
(Warning: if you are squeamish about breastfeeding and related anatomy…DO.NOT.READ.) It began
I’m sitting in the back of the van with the kids, watching
In six days, Michael will be six months old. You know what that
The world is black and white and silver beneath the full moon
For the past seven years, my days have been defined by the
When your voice rouses me from deep sleep, a hair shy of
(Men: I’m being pretty woman-frank today. Consider yourself warned.) ___1___ When I
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.“
The thing I’ve always valued about breastfeeding is that it is a
I think I’ve been pretty clear that I am not a great
Two hours after Julianna was born, I was chomping at the bit,
Ah, it’s that time of year again. Carbo heaven in November, cookie
Advent. It’s a time of new beginning, a time of expectation of
Hallelu–jah, Hallelu–jah, Hallelu–jah! In the early morning gloom, I sat in my
Dear Nicholas, In some ways, it is much harder to write this
Scene: Overland Park Arboretum, my cousin’s baby shower Time: mid-afternoon nursing KATE
This week, CBS “discovered” that breastfeeding cuts the risk of breast cancer:
I am omnipresent in Nicholas’s world. Throughout the day his bright little
Since returning from NPM, my baby boy has become a demanding child.
Before Children, or when you have only one, and you get sick,
To Nicholas The connection between us stretches back to the moment you
Last week, I parked myself on the floor with a boppy and
Ah, the things you forget. Saturday evening, Christian and I went
Last week, while searching for new markets for my short story, I
Today’s the day that the Basi 5 go home. Christian has had
That phrase is as familiar as any in the Christmas repertoire—so familiar
(Warning: if you are squeamish about breastfeeding and related anatomy…DO.NOT.READ.) It began with the words, “Mommy can you s-nugga me?” “Of course I can snuggle
I’m sitting in the back of the van with the kids, watching Christian talk to his new wife up front. Out of nowhere, Nicholas glibly
In six days, Michael will be six months old. You know what that means: it’s time for the first meal. I was determined to make it
The world is black and white and silver beneath the full moon as I stumble down the hallway and retrieve a hungry boy from his
For the past seven years, my days have been defined by the routine care of children. Lacking day care, I haul them with me on
When your voice rouses me from deep sleep, a hair shy of 4:30 in the morning, I can tell from the intensity of your anger
(Men: I’m being pretty woman-frank today. Consider yourself warned.) ___1___ When I was pregnant with Alex, I was all about natural childbirth. I was one
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.“ Luke 2:19, NAB When I went into the hospital on November 30th, I
The thing I’ve always valued about breastfeeding is that it is a symbiotic relationship. The well-being of baby depends upon mother, and the well-being of
I think I’ve been pretty clear that I am not a great housekeeper. Christian’s actually much better at it than I am. For the last
Two hours after Julianna was born, I was chomping at the bit, feeling irritable that they hadn’t brought her in for her first nursing, and
Ah, it’s that time of year again. Carbo heaven in November, cookie kingdom all through December; cream cheese-laden appetizers and desserts, multiple family feasts…and even
Advent. It’s a time of new beginning, a time of expectation of great things. I want to be renewed, God, but I’m so worn down
Hallelu–jah, Hallelu–jah, Hallelu–jah! In the early morning gloom, I sat in my nursing chair beside the window and said a prayer before gently, oh so
Dear Nicholas, In some ways, it is much harder to write this third letter than the first two. For one thing, five a.m. came far
Scene: Overland Park Arboretum, my cousin’s baby shower Time: mid-afternoon nursing KATE retreats to a park bench out under some trees, a little removed from
This week, CBS “discovered” that breastfeeding cuts the risk of breast cancer: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/11/earlyshow/health/main5232807.shtml In all fairness, this is a new study, but still, we’ve been
I am omnipresent in Nicholas’s world. Throughout the day his bright little eyes remain fixed on me, following me from one side of the kitchen
Since returning from NPM, my baby boy has become a demanding child. By which I mean to say, he wants to be held ALL THE
Before Children, or when you have only one, and you get sick, you whimper and moan and wake up your husband in the middle of
To Nicholas The connection between us stretches back to the moment you finished your journey through a dark tunnel and tucked yourself into a corner
Last week, I parked myself on the floor with a boppy and started cajoling Nicholas to eat while my mom sat nearby, leaning on her
Ah, the things you forget. Saturday evening, Christian and I went on a date. Well, “date.” What we actually did was go errand running.
Last week, while searching for new markets for my short story, I stumbled across an editorial piece in the Atlantic Monthly called “The Case Against
Today’s the day that the Basi 5 go home. Christian has had an interesting couple of days corralling two kids by himself. He’s used to
That phrase is as familiar as any in the Christmas repertoire—so familiar that we tend to run by it without really processing how beautiful is
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