Ali Manno
An Open Letter to my Daughter Molly
Dear Molly,
My sweet girl. I haven’t even started writing this letter yet and I’m already in tears. I normally think I’m pretty good with words. I write pretty much every single day and never really have trouble coming up with what I want to say. But as I sit here trying…
What’s In My Hospital Bag
It's baby week! That's right my friends, our little man will officially be here THIS week! Eeeeepppppp! I can't believe it. Thank goodness he has held off until now because I literally JUST finished packing my hospital bag. Well actually, I shouldn't even say I'm finished because really I am writing this…
Taking in the Last Few Days of Pregnancy…
Good morning! Anyone wake up early to watch the royal wedding? I for one.....did not! Ha! This mama needs her sleep before this baby comes, and weekends are my days to sleep in because Kevin is home to get up with Molly. And by sleep in, I mean sleep until 7am. But…
Barefoot and Pregnant annnnd…..BIG NEWS!
Epppppp! I have some exciting news! Ready for it?! We will officially be a family of 4 (plus poochie!) by this time next week! I mean, baby could decide to come sooner than that, but because I am measuring so big and the baby is estimated to be over 1o lbs, the…
I Totally Thought I was in Labor Yesterday…
Last night I was so sure I was in labor. It’s funny, you'd think I would know what going into labor feels like since I’m a second time mom - or about to be a second time mom. But the truth is I have no idea what it feels like to gradually…
What Being A Working Mom Looks Like…
You guys are gonna think I’m crazy, but yes, I went to a work meeting yesterday - in heels! Or maybe you won’t think I’m crazy. I’m not really sure. I keep saying I’m going to slow down and I have a little! I don’t know what it…
Keeping it Together – Some of the Time
I know that I keep saying this, but now that I’m 38-weeks pregnant, this baby is really coming any day now! In fact, I’m a little shocked that he hasn’t already made his arrival. I had Molly at the end of my 38th week and my doctor says that moms tend to…