Author Archives: anyavasquez

More than Sharing Genes

Posted on April 16, 2010 by anyavasquez

Dedicated to C & M: without you, I wouldn’t have learned how to boss people around so efficiently. Anyone who has siblings understands that being related to someone doesn’t automatically make you best friends. I know some people who have … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Siblings | 4 Comments

The Family Bed

Posted on April 9, 2010 by anyavasquez

We made the switch after Lily was born. The double bed had been doable when it was just the two of us; slightly uncomfortable while I was pregnant; totally irrational once a baby joined us every night. Ah, the wonders … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Sleep | 2 Comments

Breathe a Little, Push a Little: The One Year Journey

Posted on April 2, 2010 by anyavasquez

“I’ve done it once before, accidentally almost at home. Figured I would do it at home this time on purpose!” I remember saying something to this effect to anyone who asked me why I was planning to have a home … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Identity, Marriage, Sleep | 2 Comments

The New Guilt

Posted on March 27, 2010 by anyavasquez

Last week, another one of my co-workers gave her notice. She recently had a baby and wants to be a full-time stay at home mom for the foreseeable future. In the wide circle of women I am acquainted with, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Identity, Work | 5 Comments

Four

Posted on March 19, 2010 by anyavasquez

Four years ago, on this day, at 3:04pm, Lily burst into this world, wide-eyed and full of life. On this day, at that exact moment, someone else was also born. I realize that the physical act of giving birth does … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Identity | 2 Comments