About
Hello. I am Blair. And this is my glorious journey through pregnancy and motherhood.
Except my name really isn’t “Blair.” (I know, it’s like finding out Santa Claus isn’t real, either.)
And the journey? It is not always so glorious.
In short, I married this amazing, devilishly handsome man back in 2006:
(photo by Beth Jarvah)
I started this blog in August of 2008 when Nate (the husband) and I decided to ditch the condoms and grace the universe with a spawn of our own. We engaged in ridiculous amounts of the marital act, which knocked me up with the first babe, aka “Harpie.” After a near-overdose on grilled cheese sammiches and almost 12 weeks of bliss with the baby, we lost Harpie due to severe chromosome abnormalities.
(photo by Ashley Dowaliby)
After a subsequent D&E procedure & horrific recovery period, I spent 6 weeks drowning my utter heartbreak in several bottles of Tanqueray and blogging for the masses. Drunk sex led to Harpie Jr., aka Harrison, and our lives had never been more blessed.
On October 14, 2009, I gave birth to this heartbreakingly handsome wee blonde lad:
(photo by Poe)
& so continued the blog, on motherhood after pregnancy. The joy of my son, the heartbreak of severe postpartum depression & anxiety. The fight against reflux, the success of all three of us miraculously surviving each other.
(photo by Jennifer Bass)
I also had to drop over 30 pounds somewhere in all that hot mess, too. So I blog about being fat, hating fat, & finally saying goodbye to fat.
As a warning, I like to overshare. I like to use adult language. I talk about The Momma a lot (she’s my mother). I like to attention-whore out my life, invent curse words, & devour a plate of chocolate chip cookies in a single sitting. So hang on to your bums & enjoy the ride as I undertake the single most exhilarating & terrifying journey of my life…
holy moly, when did you switch over to the dark side (wordpress)?
Heya, just wondering if you're interested in an arranged marriage for your lad? Maybe you could make it a blog contest. I'm sure he'd forgve you, someday.
this is officially my favorite. comment. ever.
You look like a Blair! Now I am curious to know what your real name really is… okay more like dying to know. Will you ever share? Is Harrison really Harrison??
Blair,
I LOVE the simple chicken pot pie recipe you posted on your old cooking site. I never printed the recipe and now cannot access it because of the old web link.
Could you repost or send to me? Thanks!!
BTW, love your blog. I check in every day
Much love to you and your adorable family
Dear Blair,
I'm loving your website. I can relate to your loss and subsequent blessing, congratulations. Every day with your little one is worth celebrating. Keep on keepin' on, I'll be here to read!
One more thing, I love that you overshare. That is the very best part!
I LOVE the blog!! ~ And totally agree that oversharing (see above comment) on your part is a very, very good thing.
I love your blog! I live in Charlotte and just had my first baby Dec. 2. Hope you'll check out my site…it's not fancy yet…I'm trying to figure this all out
Me too. I can also relate to your loss and recovery period drowing in Tanq (although I chose wine). We were also blessed with a second bean and she was born in July 2009. Just incredible this journey. Who knew?
Love the blog and the overshare! It seems more real to life that way! Got to have the plate of Chocolate Chip cookies or at least a tub of cookie dough handy at all times!
This is by far my favorite blog! I love reading about your family and seeing pictures of the adorable, Harrison. I cried over your PPD post – I have a 3 mo old daughter and I thank god everyday that I have not had to suffer the way you have. Cheering you on everday!
Wow,, That was really something!lol I look forward to reading some more of your blog. And what a cute guy!(Harrison, I mean)
Love the blog! Know Diana over at Hormonal Imbalances and she turned me onto you. Keep on fighting the ppd, girl! And GOOD for you for getting help. I fought it with all 3 of my babes and all 3 of my losses, and it is HARD. I've ended up in patient twice and I'm telling you, you SO don't want to go there! You're a brave woman, I love it!
OK, so I've been reading (stalking) your blog forever and this is the first time I've actually taken the time to ready your about Blair section. As always, you crack me up. Perfect placement of pictures and the perfect amount of wit.
Hey… found you through Twitter and just wanted to say I **love** the blog. We've got a lot in common – miscarriage, PPD, babies with digestive issues…:)
Oh and incidentally, I'm also a Bumpie – I wonder if we've ever crossed paths online??
Found you via a bloggy-friend…adding you to my reader. I have a 2 year old boy and so I can relate and enjoy your posts about motherhood…oh yeah AND weight loss…I'm down 15ish since November but have (at least) another 10-15 to go. Ugh!
random, i know…but that's a KU hat! nice.
i am a kansas girl…living in disgusting florida.
love the blog…
em
Loved reading about you. Wow! So glad you found blogging. You were meant for it.
Love to you!
Laura
Hello Blair!
Love your site, now that I know of it will be coming to visit more often!
I have just found out that I'm pregnant (yay!) and have been asking around for some advice on vitamins.
I came across this, bebe-O Prenatal Vitamins and was wondering what your opinion on them is and what prenatal vitamins you took?
Thank you!!!
Julie
I love your blog.
I'm so happy I found it!
Though I don't have any kiddos at the moment, I can actually relate to your PPD. I've struggled with just general depression for the past 9 years (good grief!) and it's nice to know (in some respects) that I'm not alone in my crazy anxious trying-to-control-everything world.
I'm in the process of blogging my journey of going through it, too. Though I must admit that I don't have your sass or flair for writing. I'm quite envious.
Anyway, thank you. Please keep writing.
In these few moments where I've read parts of your blog… I feel like we have already sat down and had a cup of tea together.
Hi Blair,
I've been a follower ever since I joined The Bump. Your words are always inspiring. I too suffered through a miscarriage and ended up with two beautiful twins now. Your blog helped me to get through the loss and move forward to my wonderful gain. For that I thank you.
You actually inspired me (a little while ago) to start a blog of my own (http://lilbumpkin.blogspot.com) as a space for me to just write whatever comes to mind (mostly about the babes these days).
Anyways, I love your blog. Cheers!
Blog hopping with D-listers this week. Love yours.
I hate celery too … awful veggie, just awful.
Hi Blair,
I am writing this response for Julie who wrote on May 2nd.
I have been taking bebe-O Vegan Prenatal Vitamins (for 5 months now and would never take another prenatal vitamin. It has no taste, no smell and I feel amazing!
Morning sickness was also at an all-time low so I definitely suggest you taking them. Hope this helps!
Love your site Blair, I'm on it all the time!
-Beth