Of Fi I sing

Posts by Jill Cordes

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  Baby

  Moving With a Barfing Baby

  When we got to JFK I saw 2 signs: one for the chapel and the other for the restroom. I wasn’t sure which one I needed more. Divine intervention or soap.

  Of Fi I sing On November 8, 2011
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  Baby

  Potty Training & Pooping (In the Shower)

  We have progressed on potty training. Fia has moved from pooping on the floor to pooping in the shower. It happened a few days ago.

  Of Fi I sing On November 8, 2011
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  Kids

  Entertaining Your Toddler

  I came across something I wanted to share. I bought this string of magnets you see on her lap in the photo above.

  Of Fi I sing On September 16, 2011
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  Pregnancy

  Taking Antidepressants When Pregnant

  Full disclosure:

  I take antidepressants.

  I will continue to take them through my pregnancy.

  I took them while pregnant with Fia.

  Of Fi I sing On September 16, 2011
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  Kids

  Birds and Babies Don't Mix

  Fia nearly killed Peepers and I nearly had a heart attack. If your child kills an animal, aren’t their chances of becoming a serial killer heightened?

  Of Fi I sing On September 16, 2011
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  Kids

  Daycare Dilemma

  I decided to put Fia into daycare. It lasted exactly one hour.

  Of Fi I sing On August 16, 2011
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  Home Improvement

  Hellish Household Help

  Disclaimer: yes, I have cleaning ladies. Yes it’s an indulgence of mine. I started it after Fia was born when I felt overwhelmed. I know this is a good problem to have, and I’m not overlooking the fact that I’m lucky. But tell me if this is whacked:

  Of Fi I sing On August 16, 2011
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  Kids

  My Baby Naps in Bathroom

  My baby sleeps in the bathroom. It’s perhaps my best trick of motherhood. But before the sleep Nazis get all over me, let me smugly clarify: she goes down like an angel for 12 hours in her crib at night.

  Of Fi I sing On August 16, 2011
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  Pregnancy

  My Big Announcement

  When Fia was born we felt so lucky. She was healthy and happy. 20 months later, she is all that and more. And I continue to count my blessings. For that reason, and a few others, Phil and I didn’t see a sibling in her future–or ours

  Of Fi I sing On August 16, 2011
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  Pregnancy

  My Big Announcement

  When Fia was born we felt so lucky. She was healthy and happy. 20 months later, she is all that and more. And I continue to count my blessings. For that reason, and a few others, Phil and I didn’t see a sibling in her future–or ours

  Of Fi I sing On August 16, 2011