Author Archives: anyavasquez

Some Truths, Bits of Advice & Hilarities about Pregnancy

Posted on July 3, 2010 by anyavasquez

Dedicated to the five fabulous pregnant ladies in my life. You will answer two questions repeatedly throughout your whole pregnancy: “Is it a boy or a girl?” and “Have you picked a name?” I started telling people we were naming … Continue reading →

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Vivienne Violet’s Arrival

Posted on June 25, 2010 by anyavasquez

Preface: This birth story was originally written in April 2009. I was expecting a shorter labor than with my first daughter but was trying not to assume anything about this new baby and how or when she would decide to … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Wild Ride: A Birth Story

Posted on June 18, 2010 by anyavasquez

Preface: This story was originally written in March 2006, shortly after Lily was born. I have modified it for this blog, as I am four years older and wiser, and hopefully a better writer. When I was pregnant, I was … Continue reading →

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“This is Vivienne. She’s our dog.”

Posted on June 5, 2010 by anyavasquez

Lily wants a dog. I mean, really, really, really wants a dog. Various breeds of dogs adorn her room: stuffed dogs, tiny “puppy in my pocket” dogs, princess dogs with a castle, peeing dogs that Barbie must potty-train with included … Continue reading →

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I love you, but sometimes I really don’t like you.

Posted on May 29, 2010 by anyavasquez

Yesterday, I gorged myself on a bottle of wine, a soft prawn/ravioli/red pepper aioli appetizer, the duck breast with mango risotto and kale, a chocolate molten lava cake with chocolate ice cream AND lemon-cantaloupe sorbet with my husband, Jake. Last … Continue reading →

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