Holly is the co-mommy who does the blogging. Lois is the co-mommy who does EVERYTHING ELSE! (the biggest is putting up with me!)
We’ve been together since March 2000 and survived getting Holly through law school (300 miles away), buying our first place together (that was an ordeal in itself) and getting through the TTC process.
After trying to get pregnant for 7 attempts, including a miscarriage at 13 weeks, changing of donors, incompetent cervix = strict bed rest for 8 weeks, Lois delivered a bouncing baby boy on February 8, 2007 in movie scene-water breaking-90 mph car chase-fashion.
He is wonderful (yet challenging) and is the center of our world.
I am not overly talented when it comes to writing, so this is simply a journal of our lives – as boring or as interesting as our daily dealings may be.
Family Pride said,
May 15, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Thanks for listing us on your resources! I was wondering if you’d be interested in doing a guest blog for us? Let me know, we’d love to have you!
Lulu said,
June 4, 2007 at 8:54 am
hello there.
just happened to stumble into your blog via appartment therapy.
what’s a guest blog????? (can i guess i’m new to the whole blog thing?)
let me know i’m sure it’s something i’d love to do!!!!
ciao to the three of you
ps: read your latest post re liver scare. believe me, as time goes by you’ll only get more paranoid with your son. if you think now that you coulnd’t love more then this, you’ll be amazed. your love for him will keep growing everyday, ’till it will actually start to hurt.
anyway, let me know!!!!!!
ciao,
lulu
Rachel said,
June 6, 2007 at 8:29 pm
I’m so inspired by your family. Having to go through the long distance relationship and all the other obstacles you have had to experiences. I’m currently in the same situation that you two went through with the distance, and we’re thinking about having a baby at some point in the next couple years. Any words of advice? Thanks!
oneofhismoms said,
July 19, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Hey there!
Nice to see your little cutie. I actually jumped all the way back in your archives to Feb and March to see a little of your TTC angst, so I could appreciate him even more and steal some of your successful-IUI vibes. Thanks!
sunsetseeker said,
September 20, 2007 at 2:18 pm
I can’t help but to be completely inspired by your story and family! We are currently in a 2ww (IUI #1, 7dpiui) and am going NUTS waiting, but reading your honest portrayal of what the two of you went through helps. Thanks!
Ellen said,
November 3, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Hello,
Just curious where you ladies live. My partner Terry and I just moved to Litchfield County from Delaware. We also just had a baby girl on October 23rd. We’re trying to figure out how to create some community here in CT, but really aren’t sure where to start. Any ideas?
Ellen
blueseaglass said,
November 20, 2007 at 5:26 am
Single straight mom of 13 year old boy.
Love your blog – the meatball is pretty cute!
Margaux Towne-Colley said,
November 30, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Hi – Didn’t see a private email address for you so – sorry if this goes immediately on your site.
We (my family) just came out with a cartoon series for kids. Check out the website: http://www.BuddyG.tv – Buddy G My Two Moms and Me –
We’re working on the introduction to the site today so if it doesn’t open, just skip it. If you have any problems with the navigational buttons use this link:
http://www.buddyg.tv/show_products.php?osCsid=4db2835b77ce7c0dd918cc5d011f4fda
That’s the buy it link, not trying to get you to buy it will get you unstuck and to other parts of the website. We have someone working on the site right now so . . .
Anyway, please pass the word on. By the way – very cute guy and great site!
Kathy said,
April 2, 2008 at 7:27 am
After reading your blog, and reviewing your website; I thought you might be interested in reviewing our program?!
It is a children’s self esteem program for use in early learning environments (3-8 year olds) through child care, educators (pre K-2nd grade), parents and children’s ministry.
The core of the program that I feel is unique to other projects available is two fold:
1) YYOL sends the message early as a foundational building block that when the going gets tough, you are your own best “cheer” leader; vs. a “fix it” later remedy.
2) The YEAH YEAH Out Loud theme helps the child realize the “cheer” leader lies within. The picture book story of Hur-Ray encouraging Kiddazy to grow into a flower and get a YYOL face (just like Hur-Ray’s) confirms that it is only after Kiddazy cheers on the other sprouts in a “pay it forward” fashion, does the understanding that it is in the cheering on of others, lies Kiddazy’s own self-esteem, and YYOL is actualized.
(our program is applicable through 2nd grade; although we also have seen it put to great use with high school kids mentoring to the younger ones….).
I’d love to take some time to show you the program and see how your community can become YYOL!
Thanks for being a Cheer Leader!
Yeah Yeah
KF Carpenter
360-901-4260
Empowering kids to discover their inner “cheer” leader.
http://www.yeahyeahoutloud.com
Michelle said,
July 26, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Hi Ladies!
Jennifer and Michelle
I dont even know if this is a part of your blog that you’re still checking, but we’re hoping that it is. My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant for two years and are finally in our 13th week of pregnancy. What caught our attention was when your little guy was born, February 8th. That’s our due date in 09′. We were wondering if you offer subscription to your blog or not? Hope that you’re all well and will continue reading.
Olive said,
July 30, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Thanks for coming over to my blog. I’m excited to start reading about your life with Schmoo!
Amanda said,
August 4, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Holly and Lois! I hope you and Andrew are well! I had to say that I absolutely love your blog and have been reading it for months, usually when I’m “working.” I find it so amusing and entertaining and I love to keep up with how Andrew is doing.
We just came back from Family Week in P’town and had been thinking of you guys… hope all is good in your beautiful crazy lives. Adam is running us ragged; sometimes I wonder just how much alike he and Andrew might be!
Amanda
Marcy said,
December 3, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Buddy G, My Two Moms and Me is a great new animated show about a boy with two moms… Check it out!
Sabrina said,
March 19, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Hello, I saw that you girls were from CT. I too am in CT. I am also in my 2ww as well. I wish you lots of luck and my fingers are crossed for you both.
Laura Manfredi said,
June 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Hello Holly & Lois,
How are you. I do love your blog and find it to be a great read that’s interesting, informative and fun. My name is Laura, I am a marketing assistant at Eden Fantasys and wanted to talk to you about my company. We are an online adult community and e-tailer. Over the past few years we have developed a wonderful community of contributors from everywhere. We offer open forums for them to discuss issues without fear of prejudice. We have thousands of customer reviews with material guides. We also offer online interviews with manufacturers, artists, social media gurus and others. We also have an online magazine devoted to quality writing and exploration of sex and culture. I find our community amazing and I love working with them as well as showing them off.
Over the past few months the company has worked hard to raise awareness of what we have to offer. I have been working with other great bloggers using fun promotions like contests and reviews. We also utilize editorial write-ups to spread the word and to have fun as well!
I was wondering if you would be interested in working with Eden Fantasys to help bring your community and ours together. It would be a real honor. Either way, thank you again for your wonderful blog and know that you have a fan.
Sincerely,
Laura Manfredi