Category Archives: Family update

Baby got glasses.

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

I’m thrilled and proud to reveal Stella’s new look. Below you’ll find a selection of the bazillion photos I’ve taken since Friday morning, when we picked up Stella’s glasses. I love her beautiful frames, the TamTam by Lafont in Blue … Continue reading →

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Talking about PRACTICE.

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Stella’s glasses are in. Arrived at Children’s Eye Care this morning. After her nap, currently failing to happen right now as evidenced by pained wailing, we’re schlepping back to the optical shop to fetch them. During this morning’s playdate, she … Continue reading →

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Strabismus confirmed. Glasses ordered.

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

On Thursday afternoon, Stella’s eyes started rolling in again. All our questions evaporated. She has emerging accommodative esotropia. She really needs glasses. And that’s that. So on Friday morning, we skipped Gymboree and went to find specs for Stella. She … Continue reading →

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Eye on Stella: Strabismus Watch 2010 Continues

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

I’ve been hearing that many are concerned about Stella and wondering what’s up with her big blue eyes. To be honest, I keep sitting down to write about it, only to bail out and head directly to gossip blogs or … Continue reading →

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No acute abnormalities.

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

This is part of a new segment I’m calling “Eye on Stella: Strabismus Watch 2010.” Sorry. I just thought that was kind of funny. And I’m running with any humor I can find these days. The ER, whose job it … Continue reading →

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Just, wow.

Posted on April 10, 2010 by

We were back at the ER at Children’s Hospital last night, our old stomping grounds. It’s a long story that I will tell soon. But all I can right now is “wow.” All the things I thought were so hard … Continue reading →

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Unladylike ladies

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

Neither Stella nor I are particularly dainty. Except when Stella runs on her toes, which is quite graceful and precious. (I do it, too, even when playing basketball, but it doesn’t have the same effect.) She looks like a tiny … Continue reading →

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18 months

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

On Saturday, Stella demanded “more pie.” Then on Sunday, after spying the gleaming white Trophy Cupcake bakery box, she shouted “CUH-CAKES!” Today, she’s been crying out for “BAGEL!” I’d read in The Scientist in the Crib that “around 18 months” … Continue reading →

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Canon bomb

Posted on February 6, 2010 by

We got a new camera. Stepped up to an SLR. I know it can do amazing things. I just don’t know how to make it do any of those amazing things, as you’ll see. Below is a picture of Stella … Continue reading →

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Yeah, about the blog…

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

Tube weaning resource? Neurotic mom humor? Obnoxious oversharing? I’m slowly figuring out exactly what the point of this blog is, and trying to bring it into focus. I’ve got some new ideas, and some much needed fresh energy–though that could … Continue reading →

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