FAQ

Question*: What is that red thing on lil’ Miss Dub’s lip?

A: It’s a hematoma, or in other words: a bruise. Basically, it’s just a collection of blood vessels that have grown on her lip. It first appeared around 1 week … and it will probably get bigger and more raised before it disappears. Or so says my fabulous pediatrician. So, yes, it is temporary. However, to all you folks out there – mainly strangers at the store – I wouldn’t care if it was permanent. I mean, Cindy Crawford’s mom probably got a lot of questions about her baby’s huge facial mole. And look where it got her: faded out of the public’s memory by 35. So it wouldn’t be the end of the world if that small red mark stuck around forever. It could even lead to bigger things, like world peace. I’m not sure how, but stranger things have happened. (Like Donny Wahlberg making a comeback.) Anyway, I’m sure some of my loyal readers (otherwise known as my 3 friends and mother), were curious. But if you don’t know me and stop me on the street to say, “Cute baby – what’s on her lip? Hope that’s not permanent!” - Keep walking. You have your answer.


Now, a more pleasant question for all of you –

Question*: What have been your best methods to get your babies to sleep through/better in the night? My lil’ Miss does OK, but she wakes up quite a bit after 3 or 4 a.m., not to feed but because she’s come unswaddled or woken up or wants a pacifier. Any tips? I’m all for midnight cuddles, but eventually I will explode from sleep deprivation. (Did I mention I can’t nap very well?)

A: Post your answers below!


*Must be said with the inflection of Dwight from NBC’s “The Office.”