Monthly Archives: March 2005

I just got an e-mail newsletter from pregnancyweekly.com. Here’s how it started out: “Pamela, you may experience an increased level of discomfort starting soon. Gas pain, feelings of bloating, water retention (edema) and an overall difficulty getting comfortable are very … Continue reading →

Ran across this Flash Scottish trivia game promoting Scottish tourism and couldn’t resist linking. Test your knowledge on topics like Braveheart, Charles Rennie McIntosh, and the Loch Ness Monster etc. The game/site/etc. are all tied into New York Tartan Week, … Continue reading →

Friday night at the local Home Depot (the U.S. equivalent of B&Q complete with the bright orange color scheme), we happened upon this art exhibit/car. I especially love the elephant on the front bumper. Michael notes that in most other … Continue reading →

Ran across this burning question (and answer) today on Ask Yahoo! It’s a question that surely passed through the heads of many of the American ladies at our wedding.

Just a little update for those of you who want to know how it’s going and how I’m feeling. Right now, I’m feeling lots of little kicks — which is really lovely. A few other points. Maternitywear is a must. … Continue reading →

The Scottish Biscuit. For our American viewers, a biscuit is what you call a cookie. Example: Oreos, Chips Ahoys (a fav of mine), Girl Scout cookies. A biscuit in Scotland is a Digestive, Rich Tea, or if you’re a good … Continue reading →

Saturday and Sunday mornings are my favorite times to be in the kitchen, and it’s even more enjoyable now that we’ve actually got some space to move around in (not to mention some counter space). This morning we were short … Continue reading →

There’s no question I’m obsessed with gadgets and gear — partly because I love getting the exact right item at an awesome price. So it’s probably no surprise that I’m all excited about our buying a stroller for the yet-to-be-born … Continue reading →

Okay, so this is kind of silly but I consulted an online clairvoyant about my future labor/delivery experience. And here’s what it said… Madame Zaritska’s reading for you: The day you deliver, outside will be slightly overcast. Your baby will … Continue reading →

I don’t mean to brag, but we are having the most amazingly gorgeous weather this weekend. Today was supposed to be “mostly cloudy” but it turned out to be sunny and in the mid-sixties. Perfect sandal-wearing and sunning weather. Is … Continue reading →