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Keeping community connected in the IF/pg loss Blogosphere.Latest Issue: Thursday, July 24, 2008.Latest BlogHer Post: Building Bridges: Infertility and BlogHer '08.Read and Support.

 

[On the Upside] SUCKER!

Sometimes ... I have days all to myself.More often than not ... all the kids are around, and I can't get a moments peace.And then some days ... I have only one kid or two kids ...On this one day - it. […]

 

[Miss Britt] You were right, Johnny.

I used to think that I could change the world. I believed in the power of words to change the way people think. I believed that compassion and persistence could alter people’s perceptions. I believe. […]

 

[this woman's work] That last post was cathartic

I gotta tell you all — this incident happened in January and the fall out happened in June. I’ve been holding it in for a long time. I’m not the kind of person who is great at holding stuff in.. […]

 

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[Desperately Seeking Sanity] If I were drinking milk, it would've come out of my nose…

BlogHer was fun. Spending time with Sally, Celia and their kids was even more fun. Seriously. (...)

 

[Posh Mama] Project Runway - The Fifth Season of Fabulous - Episode 2 - Watch Here NOW!

 

[What's That Smell?] A glimpse into the lives of an old married couple…

I went into my husband’s office tonight because the DSL is down and that is where the modem and router are and I wanted to reboot them. He was in there working and as I left I said: “It smells in. […]

 

[My Mommy's Place] Is It Me Or Did The Last Six Months Go Really Fast?

Haiku Buckaroo Ready to do it again? August is coming.

 

[5 Minutes for Mom] These winners can get organized

The 5 winners of our Neat Receipts for Mac are #119 Amy Henricksen #79 Lona #12 Renee #35 Melissa #31 TopazTook The 4 winners of the August 2008 - August 2009 Busy Body Book are #9 The Gang’s All He. […]

 

[Pajama Mommy Community] Inspirational Motivation

I have written about Tools for Life before because like the first time they purchased a sponsored review from me. Normally I don’t accept the same ones from repeat sponsors but I accepted this one o. […]

 

[STLWorkingMom] Letters for my son: 24 days ’til college

The countdown has begun. The boy will leave for college in 24 days. I’m sleepless, thinking of all I may have forgotten to tell him before he goes. Does he know he was the best thing that ever happe. […]

 

[BlogHer Mommy and Family] Girls' day out with Kit Kittredge, an American Girl

My very favorite perk of having two parents in the house again is that occasionally I get to take just one kid out to do some bonding. Today's agenda was "girl time," and my daughter skipped along by. […]

 

[Magpie Girl] Esmerelda & Prego Update

I had the latest in the series of prenatal appointments today, and the last one with my very favorite of the midwives in my practice. Everyone is still delighted with my blood pressure and weight gain. […]

 

[Liza Was Here] Esmerelda & Prego Update

I had the latest in the series of prenatal appointments today, and the last one with my very favorite of the midwives in my practice. Everyone is still delighted with my blood pressure and weight gain. […]

 

[MomReviews] Starbucks Chocolates-For the Serious Coffee and Chocolate Lover!

The email asked if I would like to try the new line of Chocolate from Starbucks. Sure, I replied, I love chocolate. And then THIS arrived in the mail! I got tasting squares, truffles, chocolate covere. […]

 

[PunditMom] PunditMom on BlogTalk Radio on Saturday Afternoon!

Looking for some political chat this weekend? Then come by the MOMocrats show on BlogTalk Radio on Saturday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Eastern/12 Noon Pacific for our show!We'll be talking about the BlogHer c. […]

 

[5 Minutes for Mom] Feature Video Interview: Gabrielle Blair - Part 1 - Kirtsy

During our first interview segment with Gabrielle Blair (aka Design Mom) we talk about her social media ranking site Kirtsy. 5 Minutes for Mom Interview with Gabrielle Blair: Part 1 - Kirtsy from 5 Mi. […]

 

[Nice Mommy - Evil Editor] Blogsitting for Angie

Hi everyone! We’re sure you noticed that Angie is gone. We were asked to keep an eye on the blog and to blogsit. We stopped past to water the posts and let the drafts out and happened upon some of. […]

 

[Hahn at Home] Heart Is Hot - No, I’m Not Having A Hotflash

My sister dialed me into this wonderful story…Sis has both given and received a heart from Heart is Hot. Seems like a mighty fine goodwill movement if you ask me and that’s me talking – you know. […]

 

[The Full Mommy] Hanes Vacation in Comfort

 

[Callapidder Days] Itchin' for a Fight

It's funny how I can read a verse, chapter, or book of the Bible, and discover things that I never noticed before. Recently, Ecclesiastes 7:9 jumped out at me: Do not be eager in your heart to be angr. […]

 

[Tony] .: Preparing my two-year-old to be a big brother...

.: Question about preparing my two-year-old son to be a big brother...read more

 

[Busymom.net] Cause I can hear me breathe, it's time for me to leave

Seems I didn't cough much after last night's post because, well, in order to cough you have to be able to move air in your lungs and all and the BlogHerbola virus doesn't let you do that. I went to be. […]

 

[5 Minutes for Mom] The First Few Interview Videos Are Ready…

Ladies, our first few video interviews from the BlogHer 08 parties are uploaded and ready to watch. We’ll be publishing videos on this 5 Minutes for Mom BlogHer 08 Video Page… so keep watching tha. […]

 

[Spark Plug CEO] Confessions of a Natural Born Follower

I do not consider myself a natural born leader. In fact, I’m the exact opposite - I was a natural born follower. I spent my childhood and teenage years doing what everyone else was doing, and believ. […]

 

[KidsTVMovies] Fly Me to the Moon - Release Date Postponed to August 15

Summit Entertainment has announced that the 3D animated film Fly Me to the Moon will be released in theaters one week later than planned. The movie tells the story of...

 

[What was I Thinking?] Prayer for our country

 

[Posh Mama] go granola!

 

[MOM - Not Otherwise Specified] Sleep, little willow

 

[Mommy Life] Moving -

Moving is one of those times when I am convinced that I am married to the best man in the whole world. I mean it! Tripp and I have been married 25 years and this is our ninth move. How in the world th. […]

 

[Working at Home Mom] 10 Businesses You Can Start For $500 Or Less!

Long time statistics have shown that 9 out of 10 new businesses fail in their first year. Lack of planning and financial ruin is one of the most common causes. Starting small is a way to insure minima. […]

 

[My Single Mom Life] So that's where all my shirts went!

I decided to start going through Sebastian's clothes first today. I had to dig through all of the clean clothes piled up on top of his dresser first, then I could get into the drawers. We ended up wit. […]

 

[New York City Moms Blog] What I Learned at BlogHer '08

... cross posted from our sister site, Silicon Valley Moms Blog. I have to admit I was very intimidated at the beginning of BlogHer'08, I had no idea what to expect and it has been years since I atten. […]

 

[DC Metro Moms] What I Learned at BlogHer '08

... cross posted from our sister site, Silicon Valley Moms Blog. I have to admit I was very intimidated at the beginning of BlogHer'08, I had no idea what to expect and it has been years since I atten. […]

 

[Chicago Moms Blog] What I Learned at BlogHer '08

... cross posted from our sister site, Silicon Valley Moms Blog. I have to admit I was very intimidated at the beginning of BlogHer'08, I had no idea what to expect and it has been years since I atten. […]

 

[Chicago Moms] What I Learned at BlogHer '08

... cross posted from our sister site, Silicon Valley Moms Blog. I have to admit I was very intimidated at the beginning of BlogHer'08, I had no idea what to expect and it has been years since I atten. […]

 

[Not Just About Cancer] safe, sound, happy and tired

I had a wonderful time at BlogHer '08.I had chemo the day after my return, though and am still recovering. Some longer posts are owed to you all very soon.Meanwhile, here is a pic of me, BlogHer co-fo. […]

 

[Rocks in my Dryer] Winners!

 

[What Works for Us] Fore! Incoming Toddler.

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeekI guess it was inevitable.Toddler is officially converting from my shadow to Sam's.He's begun to take interest in all things Daddy (translation: lawn mowing, home repair,. […]

 

[Mommy Bits] You Didn't Have to Rat Me Out

So tonight the hubs gives the boys their allowance for helping around the house. Each is asked to do various "chores" ( I use this term lightly) and in exchange they earn money for their piggy banks.H. […]

 

[Jumping Monkeys] Unhappy Camper

"Can I talk to you for a minute?" These are perhaps the eight most frightening words that a mother can hear at preschool pick-up. I heard these words on Monday from the teacher at the week-long "camp". […]

 

[Feels Like Home] Add speech writing to my list of talents

So, my husband is the best man at a wedding this Saturday afternoon. If you are attending said wedding, please stop reading now. I'll pause while you close the window.If you're still with me, you're e. […]

 

[Dorky Dad] Talua is NOT doing the hula

The Wife's ever-expanding mid-section serves as a constant reminder of the enormous task awaiting us: picking out a name for the dude growing there.This is damn hard, especially because it's a boy. It. […]

 

[Posh Mama] A View of Stockholm by Sea

 

[Midwestern Mommy] Step away

Lately, I’ve notice something saddening. My bond with “the boy” seems weakened. We don’t play like we used to. We don’t act silly together anymore. And I’m missing him. I crave time wit. […]

 

[Posh Mama] Friday Findings: Tribal Trends & Weekly Jewelry Giveaway

 

[Not Calm (dot com)] Bookmarked

You will love righteously and stupidly and with all the poetry of your body. God, do I ever love women who can write like this.

 

[Charm City Moms] Flying with kids: Tip Sheet Thursday

  It was a close call, but I decided to go with Amy's request for trips on air travel with children for this week's tip sheet. Fave libraries can be next week's subject, which gives us a little more. […]

 

[Rookie Moms] Go on a reconnaissance mission

When the baby is in a good mood (or better, sleeping!), scope out the “safe places” at your local shopping destinations where you can feed and change your baby. This will allow you to get out of t. […]