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Growing Up Geeky
www.growingupgeeky.com
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With an oboe playing organic chemist Father, and a former Math-lete Mother who would rather alphabetize her spice rack than go to the Mall, our baby girl won't have a prayer at being cool. Come celebrate geekiness with us!
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A peek into our living room!

Back when we first moved to Connecticut in December, I promised I would post pictures of our new apartment, which is the 1st floor of an 100+ year old home. I guess I got a bit sidetracked, because I...

4 h ago

I think were nearing the end

And I cant stop crying about it. For the last week or so, almost every time I nurse Carina it starts out okay but then begins to feel weird. Really weird. Gross, almost. I cant think of a better or m...

22 h ago

iMelt

Okay, an apology is necessary. Thats the lamest post title ever. While snapping a couple photos of Carina snuggling up with Mike yesterday, I noticed a trend amongst my iPhone pics... Snuggling and n...

1 day ago

Something to look forward to every month - Wittlebee

Despite my having little fashion sense for myself, I am always on the lookout for the cool new thing when it comes to baby style and products. I recently became acquainted with Wittlebee kids clothin...

2 days ago

Please help keep us afloat!

Thank you all so much for voting for me on Top Baby Blogs over the past few months! Because of you, I held onto the #6 position until all of the votes were erased, just now. Many of you have told me ...

2 days ago

Toddle Along Tuesday - Lazy Mans Shopping

Truth be told, Im lazy. I would much prefer to sit on my butt and peruse a handful of websites, pick what clothes I like, and cross my fingers that whatever I purchase fits Carina (or me), than waddl...

2 days ago

23 weeks! - bumpdate

Whoa, why am I super orange today? How far along? 23 weeks Weight gain/loss: 129 lbs. Up 2 lbs. this week, up 11 total. Feeling: Still tired most of the time and sciatica-y. Wheres my 2nd Trimester e...

3 days ago

Pregnancy glow: Jules & Jim Maternity - Review & Giveaway!

After having been pregnant in both the Fall/Winter and now in the late Spring/early Summer, I am confident in saying that Summer maternity clothes are so much more fun. Flowy dresses and comfy skirts...

4 days ago

"Outside! Outside!"

The park is always a winner on weekend mornings. I cant wait for the weather to be this nice all the time. Carinas new thing is yelling "outside! outside!" as soon as she wakes up. We may or ...

5 days ago

May Sponsor Love!

Bethany Sherrard - Sweet December Hats Bethany, creative mind behind Sweet December Hats, make adorable headbands, hair clips, crochet hats, and bonnets for all ages. Check out her adorable newborn p...

6 days ago

Teach your kids not to be dbags

Im starting a new series of posts. Whenever something pops into my head that I think everyone should teach their kids, Ill be sharing it with you. Wait, wait! Dont run away yet. This wont be a collec...

6 days ago

Jennifer =/= Sophia: breaking down baby name popularity

Were you one of 5 Jennifers, Jessicas, Sarahs, or Nicoles in your class growing up? Did you resent having a nickname like Jen #3 or Jessica B. in order to differentiate yourself from the others? I wa...

24 may 12

My new favorite top from peek-a-boo!

I get {understandably} giddy when I stumble upon clothes or products that make me feel like they were made for me. When I discovered Peek-a-boo, a designer who specializes in maternity clothing with ...

23 may 12

Daddys shoulders & Aurelias nerdy namesake

A couple weeks ago we headed to the Mystic Aquarium with my sister and her family. Despite growing up less than a couple hours away from Mystic, CT, we had never been! Carina spent much of the time o...

23 may 12

Toddle Along Tuesday - Carina identifies letters!

I think because Ive been feeling like such a failure lately due to Carinas "failure to thrive" issues, this particular first has meant so much to me. It makes me confident that Im at least do...

22 may 12

22 week bumpdate

How far along? 22 weeks Weight gain/loss: 127 lbs. Which means I lost a pound in the last week? Not sure how that happened with all of the Nutella Ive been eating! Up 9 lbs. total. Feeling: Exhausted...

21 may 12

BAZINGA! Geekling Designs Giveaway

Meet Jennifer, owner and creative mind behind Geekling Designs on Etsy, which offers up the latest in fun and undeniably geeky baby wear. You might recall that Im not a big fan of onesies in general....

20 may 12

You asked! Tips on growing your blog

I often get e-mails from readers or have friends ask for tips or suggestions. By no means am I a blogging expert, but there are a number of things I have stumbled upon or tried over the last year tha...

19 may 12

My Mothers Day & OMG: A 19th Century Breast Pump

For Mothers Day we visited one of my favorite places ever - Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. It had been at least 15 years since I last traveled there, but I remembered almost everything perf...

18 may 12

Carinas first masterpieces

I was so in love with Carinas jumbo triangle crayons. She squeals with delight as she colors on the paper taped to our coffee table and she thoroughly enjoys gnawing on them as well. Whats not to lik...

17 may 12

Sponsor Love - Lil Misfits

Meet Nicole, founder and creative mind behind Lil Misfits Handmade Baby Blankets. Lil Misfits blankets are a fun, unique alternative to the traditional baby blanket. Tell us more about yourself and L...

16 may 12

Feel like Ive been punched in the gut

I thought it was rather cold for a pediatric physicians exam room. And I dont mean the ambient temperature. No toys, no books, no color...not even any covers on the electrical outlets (WTF?) Then the...

16 may 12

Toddle Along Tuesday - Things Ill never do (or will I?)

Before Carina was born, there were a number of things I swore I would never do. Please use a haughty, judgmental, and "I clearly think Im better than you" tone while reading them to yourself,...

15 may 12 1 person likes this

21 week bumpdate

Boo. It didnt look blurry on the camera. Sorry.  How far along? 21 weeks Weight gain/loss: 128 lbs. Up 6 lbs. from last week! Yikes! Maybe Im finally getting enough to eat? 10 lbs. total. Feelin...

14 may 12

Yep, me in a bathing suit: Annee Matthew - Review & Giveaway!

Maternity bathing suits and I have never been friends. When I was pregnant with Carina, I ended up with a tankini top that was so tight it was uncomfortable - at 18 weeks. Since I really didnt apprec...

14 may 12

To all the Mommas out there

Not just the Mommas, but to all the Mom-to-be and all of the ladies wanting to be Mothers out there as well. Today is for you. Celebrate! And/or sit back and let everyone celebrate you. You deserve i...

13 may 12

Healing smiles one book at a time

Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft, and sadly they are often unable to eat, speak, socialize, or even smile. In some places these children are shunned and rejected by society. In far to...

12 may 12

Bigger with the 2nd?

Now that my pregnancy is half-way done, Ive been looking back at my bump pics from both pregnancies so far with the purpose of comparing. I hear all the time that women tend to get bigger, faster dur...

11 may 12

HEY UNIVERSE CHECK OUT MY HAMHOCKS!

Mommas of the blogosphere, Mike here with a special rant on an obscene baby product ‘review’. With summer approaching, I’m sure those of you out there with little girls just can’t wait to get your ba...

10 may 12

Pink Lining: Mommas got a brand new bag

09 may 12

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