Category Archives: Family

My family. Anything and everything about us.

How I met our daughter (the first time)

8 October 2013, 11:54 am by Giggles

Categories: Family, Happy Things, Infertility

The doctor appointment was at 9am one year ago today. I dressed with care, knowing it was silly to think of this as the first impression I’d make on our potential child, but still wanting to dress special for the possible special occasion this would be. Keep reading →

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Know you are loved

2 October 2013, 2:26 pm by Giggles

Categories: Family, Work

It is so much more important for them to know I love them than for me to know it. It does neither of us any good if I’m the only one who knows. Keep reading →

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The comforting power of touch

12 September 2013, 12:19 pm by Giggles

Categories: Family, Featured, Musings, Relationships

It almost seems like we are born knowing that when someone holds your hand they care about you. All she needs, all any of us need, is a gentle reminder that someone is there for us, that someone cares, that we are not alone. Keep reading →

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I’m a S.W.A.M.

22 August 2013, 6:34 am by Giggles

Categories: Education, Family, Featured, Life, Musings, Work

My plans for my degree have been to be a scholar. … I spend my day observing a small case study of all the learning and child development theories I’ve spent over a decade studying (ie, I spend the day playing with my daughter). Keep reading →

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What are you up to?

8 August 2013, 3:31 pm by Giggles

Categories: Family, Happy Things

Everyone I saw asked me what I was up to these days. Iddo was nestled in her wrap on my chest peacefully dozing. Each time I was asked I pointed to her and said she’s what I’m up to. Keep reading →

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