Behold, the Memphis accent
One of the many projects I've been working on recently is a set of discussions called Momversations with a group of other lovely mothers including Maggie and Alice and Rebecca. Once or twice a week we all sit down by ourselves in our own homes across the country and talk into a camera about a different topic, and in the last month we've covered pregnancy weight gain, balancing work and motherhood, celebrity gossip, and sex after baby. Sometimes this can be weird because I'm always in the room by myself talking to this little piece of electronic equipment, and if you were standing on the other side of the door you would totally think I was talking to myself. Not that creepy when I'm discussing the grocery budget (maybe a little bit), but it did seem inappropriate to talk to a tiny machine about my vagina. Let's be honest, there's a time and a place for that kind of disclosure, and that place is on a blog in front of hundreds of thousands of strangers.
I didn't know what to expect when I signed up for this, and fortunately everything about the experience has been really pleasant. Everything except for having to put on make-up several times a week. I know, that's a total First World complaint, how about I amputate a couple of my limbs or have a giant tree fall through my living room and then see how much work it is to whip on some lip gloss. It's just that the first trimester of pregnancy has stripped me of all sense of vanity and decency, and I've had to reshoot more than one video because of an accidental fart. When I'm applying mascara all I can think about is how I could be better spending that time eating pie.
Here's a sampling of the videos, you can see all of them over at the Momversation website:
Mommy, where do babies come from?
Losing the Baby Weight
Why Do We Care About Suri Cruise?
Sex After Baby
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Heather talks about public tantrums (from kids) on today's Momversation.
- Bedtime, Leta lingering defiantly in the hallway. Jon: "If you want fart stories, you better get in bed RIGHT NOW."
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- Hugs and kisses to you, too! RT: @Monkey_Tree: @dooce he probably committed suicide because he was tired of LISTENING TO YOU WHINE.
1. Daddy Scratches said:
You mommies with your "Mommy Blogs" and "Momversations" ... you kinda give this Daddy Blogger vagina envy ... sort of. You know, like, except for the part where babies come out of them.
2. Kristan said:
FIRST! But probably not really...
3. Kristan said:
Ah see? I knew it was too good to be true. Oh well. :P
I vote that next time you choose pie over mascara, and eat it in front of the little machine, and it's okay if you fart, We the Internet will still love you.
Excuse me while I go find out why indeed we care about Suri Cruise...
4. Momma Ruth said:
I love the momversations! They're so funny - and much like I do when reading this website - I sit there nodding my head going "Yesss! That's exactly it!" outloud. A perfect addition to a wonderful website! Love 'em!
5. Wendy said:
I have been a big fan of dooce since summer. Not very long I know. But I've been busy being a Mom and surfing and now blogging myself. I have to say I've been enjoying the momversation vids. They're short and funny. I've been wondering why they don't seem to have a huge following because the vids definitely have some huge advertisers. I'm not sure if the claim as the most outspoken Mommy bloggers is true, but I do know they are the most savvy. More power to them.
6. Ames said:
I'm totally addicted to the Momversation series. They are always so freakin' funny. And the southern accent... I have it too. Except I don't say "CROWN" for those little things you color with.
7. Elizabeth said:
I love the momversation videos!!!
8. Autumn said:
I left all my farts in my pregnancy videos... gives 'em character.
9. Marisa said:
Okay seriously, I am not a mommy, and certainly not a mommy blogger, but your website cracks me the hell up. You tell it like it is and I love that.
This?
I've had to reshoot more than one video because of an accidental fart.
..is kickass.
10. kbreints said:
What a great idea!
11. robyn said:
I loooove Momversation! And what a great title for them...
12. AmyH said:
awesome. I loved the conversation about post-partem s-e-x.
13. Kelly said:
I love the momversations. I also think it's really neat to find out what some of my favorite bloggers sounds like. The southern accents always trip me out.
14. Rebecca said:
Momversations indeed! Let's all be dooshbag Moms together! And then brilliant, creative moms on...those other days. Oh, the beauty of bearing souls.
15. Heidi Renée said:
I'm not a mom, and I love the Momversations!
16. Phoo-D said:
I love the video component! When I read your blog I hear a voice in my head since you write in first person. But now I can have your voice in my head! Hmmm...that maybe a bit concerning...=)
17. lily said:
Memphis? You're from Memphis? *sigh* I lived there for 10 years myself. I just read that in your About section when I read the title of this post! Very cool.
18. Brandy in Canada said:
Love the momversations, even though I'm not a mom or a mom to be.
It's actually a bit scary how many "mommy blogs" I read for someone without children.
19. Kim in Alaska said:
Has anyone ever told you how much you look like Cameron Diaz? Seriously!
20. Jack & Jill Put Up A Blog said:
Very cool. I have been watching them. I dig 'em for sure. I understand about the pain in the arse of getting ready, being a work from home person too. I am sitting here, freezing, in slippers with a blanket wrapped around my waist like a bath towel. Lovely.
21. Raychelle said:
Not a mommy, not even close to being a mommy, but I totally get excited when a new momversation shows up in my reader. I like to think of it as gathering information for when I do decide to grow up & have a child. Or I'm just a big dork...either way :)
22. Caitlin said:
I've been watching the momversations since the first one. I find it sort of..grotesquely fascinating? Especially since I have no children of my own. I've enjoyed them all!
23. Just Me... the Crazy Rancher's Wife said:
I laughed right out loud while I read your description of talking about your vagina to the little webcam and that any passerby would think you were talking to yourself... strangely enough, I could envision myself doing the same thing, only my family wouldn't think twice about it... me? talking to myself? They would just shake their heads and think, "there she goes again"...
What does that say about me?
Love your blog- think I'm here to stay!
24. repliderium.com said:
I vote that you eat pie WHILE you talk! I think stuff like this could be a valuable resource for moms- particularly new ones. (I don't count, my kids all have 4 legs & not in that cool Indian goddess sort of way)Just regular woman talking about stuff that happens. I like it!
25. Emily said:
I completely heart the Memphis accent because, ah--I have the exact same one. Though, since I'm still in Memphis as we speak, I think mine is still a bit more intact. :-) Keep it up. Pregnant with my first baby, and your blog is making it even more fun!
26. Becky said:
I don't know what on my computer keeps the videos from loading. Sometimes I can see them, sometimes not. Even as a non-mother, I think it's a good addition to your blogs.
27. Ava's Nanny said:
Love the momversation sidebar.
hehehe, fart.
even the word is secretly funny if you're sleep deprived.
28. Elisha said:
I love the momversations and I'm not a mom! I'll even watch the episodes that you're not in! :)
Your blog is great! I was introduced to it a couple years ago though I have remained quiet. I will say that I've yet to curse you, even to myself.
Leta is beautiful and congrats on the new baby! Can't wait to read about the new adventures!
29. Leilani said:
Well, I may a *little* bias, but I love the "Memphis" accent!
I have gotten away with so many things in my life just by opening my mouth and allowing that Southern twang to roll.
:-) :-) :-)
Love, love, love the Momversations and this blog!
I'm so hooked.
Good job!
Leilani
30. Broke But Still Drinking said:
I talk to my computer but there is no camera so that gets a little weird.
31. Elda said:
I've been following the momversations and they are TOTALLY FUNNY. I especially liked the one about losing baby weight because I've been having that battle myself. My baby is only 8 months old but OMG, my ginormous ass just keeps growing and growing.
32. Erica Hennings said:
love the fart comment....I can hear your father yelling from here. Love from Memphis, E
33. Angelina said:
"Why Do We Care About Suri Cruise?"
You shouldn't cares about her.
The Jolie-Pitts are the only ones that should be consuming your attention.
34. Camels & Chocolate said:
I love these, and I'm not even a mom!
And from one Tennessean to another, you never really lose the twang...I lived in two other states and four European countries before permanently relocating to California and I still find myself slipping (actually, the world "still" usually comes out something like "steel"). I've worked so hard to become classy and refined, but alas my roots often get the best of me ;-)
35. stella said:
REALLY enjoying the Momversation and love that you have the latest ones on our site. You gals are a hoot and I hope that when I am finally able to have a baby that I am able to have these types of conversations with my girlfriends.
36. Finch said:
I'll admit it - I watched some of the videos and after about oh... two or three, I became scared to have children again.
Y'all do look positively radiant in the videos, though. I must say.
37. HeyJoe said:
I haven't even read the post yet, I just wanted to be in the top 50 comments.
Yea me!
38. Shannon said:
I found myself watching a few of these videos last week and even though I'm not a mom and not sure if I ever want to be one, I'm hooked on them.
39. The Moxie Report said:
Finally, fabulous women blabbing about what they blog about on camera.
Sweet idea.
As a former television reporter...turned TV producer, writer and now blogger I am thrilled that somebody decided to turn the camera on these lovely ladies. Women who have the balls to reveal all their dirty little secrets to intimate strangers.
Tracy Evans
40. In Due Time said:
I had to LOL at your accent when I first heard it. I just moved to Florida three months ago, after living in Memphis my entire life. Everyone made fun of my accent while I *was* there, so I expected a lot of crazy looks while I was here, but so far nothing.
I miss my family, but the city is fucking crazy.
41. Natalie said:
My son (who turned five in September) has been asking the where do babies come from question for about a year.
Apparently, he's been watching too many birth shows and for a while, he was certain that they chopped up my stomach to get him (they didn't). Since he was quite disturbed by the idea, I explained to him in the best words I could, that he came out of somewhere else.
I told him that babies come out near where mommy's go to the bathroom, but didn't go into much detail. He mulled it around in his head for a while and then asked me if the doctors take the baby out of the toilet after he or she is born.
When he asks how they are made, I go through the whole spiel about flowers and seeds and if he presses any further, I offer a cookie.
42. Natalie said:
Oh, and the fart comment? HILARIOUS. I about fell out of my seat.
43. Kittens said:
7 months!! Girl, I was right there with you. I think I actually hit a year. I guess that what happens when you have your vajayjay ripped open.
44. Shana said:
YAY!!! Your baby is due on Flag day!! But you should have your baby on the 13th, then you can have a happy Gemini baby and he or she will be born on my Birthday. Im happy for you Heather. I really hope that we, the internet, can help you with all your questions and good and bad feelings along the way. When its all over you can talk to us. We will help you through it... kind of like a really inexpensive therapist.. except we cant prescribe pills.. we can just talk you offf the proverbial ledge. Im happy or you.. Here is to a healthly happy Doocelette!!!!
45. Alison said:
It would be really good if these videos were subtitled. I'm not able to follow any content otherwise. :(
46. ChrisV said:
I was thrilled to discover that I'm not the only one who goes to babyrazzi or to celebrity baby scoop, looks at all of the pictures, and then dithers about whether they are entitled to their privacy which then means I CANNOT SEE THEM.
47. Jessa Fee said:
I can't believe people actually take the time to post comments telling you your videos would be better if they were subtitled. Anyway, I LOVE the Momversations! AND I LOVE YOUR LITTLE ACCENT! It's just as cute as everything else about you, petal. Everyone else can just go subtitle themselves.
48. Jenny said:
I LOVE Momversations. It is so refreshing to to find out that my thoughts are shared by other moms who are WAY cooler than me. :)
49. Rebecca Thorman said:
I saw the videos on the sidebar recently and love them. I'm not a mom myself - in fact the idea of becoming a mom terrifies me - but the videos make me feel like when the time comes, I won't be a complete loser at the job... :)
50. Monica said:
In reference with our fascinaiton with celebrities, I have to just tell you in a non stalker like manner, I am now keeping track of the neck ware in all the momversations. When you repeat I will email you and tell you that I am disappointed in you - I will also include A LOT of exclamation points when I do!!!!
As always, love the content.
51. Anonymous said:
#47- don't deaf people get to use the internet, too?
52. Natasha said:
Yep, I've been watching them from the beginning and I joined and commented. I enjoy how they're all cut up. Would be time consuming to compile. I find you to be the least annoying mom on there. Shhhh. Sometimes I'm just like, "Does EVERY sentence, like, have to sound like a question?" Okay, criticism done. No more. (Again: Shhhh.) Oh, and ask them to say "kind of" and "sort of" when they mean "exactly" a little more. That's fun.
I'm done. For real.
Overall: I like them. Topic suggestions:
-Would you forgive your partner if they cheated on you?
-Did you see that episode of Oprah recently with Laura Berman on and that guy who said he doesn't like to look at his wife's vagina and he generously said that he "powers through it" like "exercising"? HOW embarrassed would you be if you were the wife? What makes people go on these shows and say stuff like that to the world?
-How much attention do you pay to world politics and world issues?
-Do you have any close friends whose fundamental beliefs are different from yours? (We know from the videos that Alice probably doesn't.)
53. Natasha said:
And by "least annoying" I meant I don't find YOU annoying at all. You seem like you're the least self-conscious.
54. tracy said:
love, love, love the momversations. so glad you ladies started this! I thought I had seen all the videos, but must have missed the post-pregnancy sex video, which I'm now dying to watch. me? my daughter is 7 months old, and my husband & I have to "reconvene".
55. Skye said:
I'm really not much of a commenter, but watching you talk about explaining sex to your daughter (disclaimer: I don't have kids) made me think of this book: http://www.amazon.com/Where-Did-Come-Peter-Mayle/dp/0818402539/ref=pd_bb... which as far as I recall is how I learned about how babies arrive in the world. Though magical elves and ebay are far more entertaining.
56. gina said:
Memphis native transplanted to Chicago here. Do you find that, no matter how long you are gone from Memphis and how hard you try, you can't shake that damn accent? I've only lost mine enough that my mother (still in Tennessee) now says I sound like a Yankee, yet everybody in Chicago still says I have a "southern accent". I can't win!
I've been watching your Momversations videos for the past couple of weeks. I think it's an awesome idea and I'm loving them even though I'm not even a mom!
57. gina said:
Memphis native transplanted to Chicago here. Do you find that, no matter how long you are gone from Memphis and how hard you try, you can't shake that damn accent? I've only lost mine enough that my mother (still in Tennessee) now says I sound like a Yankee, yet everybody in Chicago still says I have a "southern accent". I can't win!
I've been watching your Momversations videos for the past couple of weeks. I think it's an awesome idea and I'm loving them even though I'm not even a mom!
58. Wanda said:
Ok so I LOVE LOVE LOVE the momversation videos and I am not even a mom. Heck, I am four months away from being a wife and I still love them.
Great stuff!
59. Lisa said:
I first saw the momversations on coolmom.com (which you turned me on to), and absolutely love the collaboration of some very interesting, thoughtful, and sometimes funny as hell perspectives. The editing is great, the opening music very catchy, and the target ads in the beginning only mildly annoying. My favorite line of any video so far, by a broad mile, however, is MAGICAL ELVES. It's genuinely funny, and SOOOO you. I may have to borrow that one sometime. My three year old has yet to inquire "how dat baby got in there" -- although she HAS seen fit to inquire where her baby sister is going to sleep when she comes (either worried or hopeful we might force her to double up? I don't know). So she's a detail oriented kinda kid, and I wanna be PREPARED for the "how dat baby get in dere" question whenever it comes. I might improvise and tell her it was MAGICAL FAIRIES, just because they're less scary to me. :-)
I'm sending you many many wishes for good health and a cessation of morning sickness -- i feel guilty saying that I, more often than not with this pregnancy, forget i'm gestating. You look wonderful, by the way -- all glowy and not remotely showing the effects of an entire pan of that potato thingamabob you ate the other day. For that, I legitmately hate you. Being all of 5'3", every extra ounce carries like 10 lbs, and by late April, I will likely resemble a bowling ball, while you, no doubt, will resemble a giraffe who ATE a bowling ball. Genes. You either got 'em, or you don't. Be grateful you got tall ones.
60. Dana Corey, Spicy Princess said:
LOVE the momversations! Especially the one about sex after the baby.
I talk to women at my parties all the time who are shocked, surprised and disappointed by the changes that birth wreak on their bodies and sex. Even though for many (although not all) women, sex doesn't feel the same, it can be better! I have some great tools (battery operated and potions) that have helped a lot of new moms.
I am SO sending the link to this video (and you wonderful blog) to my customers! Thanks. Dana
61. Nichole said:
I love the momversations. I didn't really notice your accent. Probably because I live in the South, so you sound Totally Normal.
62. SAHM: Surviving Assorted Home Mayhem said:
Nifty feature! I've thought of doing something like this but I don't even know how to get my web cam going- and then there's the "unintended sound effects" issue you mentioned...
63. nerd6 said:
Magical Elves??? C'mon, you can do better than that. For a great list of ridiculous answers to "where do babies come from", read the book "Mommy Laid An Egg" by Babette Cole. It has some hilarious stuff in it. And it's educational as well as funny.
Seriously, I highly recommend this book. It will help you explain to Leta, you could even just read her the book if you like. Humor is a great way to defuse the tension or embarrassment when dealing with a difficult topic.
64. Lene said:
I've been watching these (despite not having any kids) and am learning things, among them that being around lots of friends who are mothers has made me internalize more things than I though and the momversations are touching and make me laugh out loud. Magical elves was great, as was the back of an Escalade line. And in the UP in "caused her to shut up", I beheld the wonder that is a Memphis accent. Awesome!
65. Catherine McP said:
I've never seen this momversations, probably because I am the mom of a mom, my daughter might have, but after this she will! what a great thing. Thanks, that was very fun to watch those. I look forward to more funny things Leta has to say about this new baby!
66. whyme said:
I love momversations, I'm totally addicted.
Yup I'm a big ole hardcore male softy...I look everyday to see if there is a new one...
67. KAS said:
Have been a huge fan of the Momversations since the first time I saw them and have thus far loved them all. :D Keep them up - and if you guys ever need another panelist, head my way.
Granted, I don't have a clean spot in my house to vlog from, but I could always vlog from, uh, the car.
68. Lisa said:
Sex After Baby. I REALLY needed to hear that today. I'm almost 12 weeks post baby, my husband refused to have sex with me while I was pregnant so it's been TEN MONTHS since we've had sex. He was all jazzed the last few weeks of my pregnancy to resume our sex life. Got the all clear from the dr. and he hasn't shown any interest. I know my body isn't the same since having our child, I know I'm hanging on to 13 extra pounds but seriously, but c'mon.
Last night I almost cried myself to sleep because I figure any normal red blooded male would be chomping at the bit to get a little action after 10 months. But not my husband. Let's hold hands and give each other pecks on the cheek. It's frustrating, I'm hurt and when I try to bring it up it gets shrugged off or laughed off.
69. mommyknows said:
Momversation is a blast.
70. grumbles said:
another non-mom over here who loves reading "mommy blogs" and watching momversations. the truth is it has nothing to do with you being moms, and everything to do with you being cool people. damn gina!
71. renee said:
hi heather.
i am actually commenting on an earlier post -- the 3 months post. you know that new hair you are sprouting? mark my words: you are having a boy.
just wanted to officially register my prediction.
www.theaccidentalblog.blogspot.com
72. E-Lo said:
I've been loving the momversations - you ladies are all so damn smart and funny. Or fart and smunny - take your pick. Love it.
73. Anonymous said:
Had no baby weight to lose as I had to get off my ass (out of the house) and go back to work a few weeks after I gave birth...
And as far as sex after...well, the "dad" didn't think I should NOT have to work, so no sex for him anyway!
74. Rachel said:
I thought maybe you felt self-conscious about whatever you had said (I watched the momversation about telling your kids about sex yesterfday) because it seemed your southern accent really came out at one point. I've lived in east TN for 5 or 6 years now, but I am still pretty surprised by southern accents.
75. Abi said:
I *heart* Momversation! I would totally talk about my vagina in my blog, except my hubby would drop dead. He said it's bad enough that I talked about both pregnancies and deliveries in full detail. :)
I got the postcard btw! I love it. :)
76. Emma said:
The Momversations are great, and I'm not even a mother yet!
And I like those Target ads you've done too.
I was just wondering, in regard to your last post about taking Prozac while pregnant, will hat effect whether or not you breastfeed? I'm just interested to know.
77. women's fitness said:
Love these videos girls! Great idea.
78. Margaret B said:
These are great. BUT they scared the crap out of me! I'm due June 11th, and I never even thought about sex after pregnancy. We've only been HAVING sex for a year and a half! This is good, honest stuff, though! Exciting times for both of us!
79. adelaide website designers said:
Man I laugh so much at these damn videos! Very clever. You guys are really funny.
80. Amanda said:
Great momversations...I'm totally hooked.
although...the woman who is afraid to...um..
"lose her swagger" seems to feel that her pre-baby sexuality is her only positive attribute...at least that is how it came across to me.
It was a little disturbing...and pretty shallow.
At least the other moms were able to put it in a clear light for her.
81. karen said:
Momversation is better than stand up ... I love it. I don't think Leta believed you for a second, by the way. Magical elves? She's a smart one, that Leta. She'll think you've been seeing a Keebler elf on the side, swooned by some stupid chocolate covered wafers that came from a factory in a tree. Will the insanity never end??!!
82. Anonymous said:
I vote for subtitles too ...
83. Jennifer said:
I watched this the other day.
TELL ME WHAT THE FRIVOLITY IS! I COMMAND YOU!
P.S. I've never posted above 646. Yay me! *\o/*
84. Lauren said:
Heather,
There are plenty of books about where babies come from on ebay or other websites designed for different aged kids. Best of all, if you have the book, Jon can read it to her. :)
85. Marcheline said:
Okay, if I have to watch the damn Target commercial with the damn christmas poem ONE MORE TIME, someone's going down. Jebus!
86. Jo said:
I was a bit precocious (and a very advanced reader). When I was 4 1/2, mom got pregnant with my brother and she and my dad bought me a copy of "Where Did I Come From." (http://tinyurl.com/6nuyah)
Then my mom had a home birth and I watched my brother come out. Let me just tell you that the knowledge of how the baby got there combined with watching how it comes out was the BEST BIRTH CONTROL EVER.
Granted, I showed the book to my Catholic kindergarten class and thought it was really weird/hilarious that other parents didn't want their kids to know that stuff, but I grew up to be a very well-adjusted adult with healthy attitudes about sex. I'm all about the honesty as the best policy.
Although, magical elves? Pretty damn funny. :)
87. Giovanna said:
I love those momservations!
Great, another thing I need to distract me from work.
88. Beverly said:
from one MEMPHIS drawl to another...ain't nottin' wrong with the way you talk
89. shannon said:
heather-
i love love LOVE the momversations! i think they're hilarious! i just discovered them today and i think i've watched almost all of them! definitely keep this up!
<><><><
shannon
p.s. wear sweat pants and forgo the lip gloss, we won't judge you, those of us who have been pregnant know that there's no better day than a day spent lounging in pjs and bingeing on salt and vinegar chips with orange juice...awesome combination by the way...
90. Jessica said:
It is so great to hear someone who sounds LIKE ME and is intelligent out there on the internet. I grew up near Memphis, in Arkansas, and I personally love my accent.
Basically, you totally rock. ^_^
88128. Jennifer said:
I love how men do this. Do they all think their penises are so long that they're going to give the baby whiplash? Yeah. They wish.
I'm sorry you're hurting. You're beautiful and perfect and you grew a beautiful baby all by yourself. I'm proud of you.
91. I'maHeather2 :) said:
I like the momversations. I am a mom too. It's nice hearing you guys talking about things, I've been through.
I've been a DOOCE reader for some time. I might have read ALL the entries way back to the beginning. Or pretty close. I really love Dooce. (Your dogs are awesome. I have three dogs myself.)
I've been through all that heck and back stuff too. Your blog helped me through my own depression after my second son. Your hilarious commentia, is such a kick! You remind me of me sometimes. (I have a Bahhstun accent tho) Some of the things you say.. I see myself saying them too, or feeling the same things.
*Oh and do remember: When nursing you can get pregnant very easily. It happened to me. Now I have two lovely (read: insanely OVERactive) sons. 18 months apart. I'm happy they are here.. glad to get the baby stuff done.. but, 18 months apart was crazy for me. Nursing an infant, being tired, cranky, moody AND chasing a 2 year old. Re-read what you said about twins being lovely people. It's just like having twins. I know all about twins. I have two of them in my family. These twins are 11 years old, and they are just like my 3&5 year old sons.. just bigger. ;)
Google: Mirena. Trust me on this one!
92. Blogstalker said:
OMG the amount of comments you get, I know I'm probably duplicating, but I have to throw my support out there, that a fart, accidental or otherwise, would make the video just that much more entertaining. I can hear the shot fired round the blogosphere:
Did you SEE that video where Dooce FARTED? It was SO dang funny.
I know I would forward that video to all my friends. I can see the news report on WIRED now: GAS FUELED ELEVATION OF WEBSITE TRAFFIC; SERVER CRASHES DUE TO BROKEN WIND.
93. JennyPenny said:
dooce,
these momversations are quite timely, as i recently found out i am to be a mom. my due date is june 27th and i'm freaked, there is so much to digest and to fear! i've been a reader since about 2002 and in a weird way i feel like i'm going through this with a trusted 'friend'. there was something kinda thrilling finding out you are due around the same time. hearing all that you've been through during pregnancy and parenting is a panacea to my worries.
many thanks to you and the other ladies and don't feel guilty about the doritos!
94. Stacy said:
To number 47, some of us can't HEAR videos and rely on subtitles and closed captioning. I was born hearing-impaired--what's your reason for being rude?
95. Leah said:
this is a reallllly great idea!! and maybe checking inot the subtitled thing ist such a bad isea, i feel terrible after reading the last comment!! Great blog ;) LA
96. Amanda said:
So this is how I found out how babies were made. My mom thought it was important for me to know that babies were in pregnant women’s bellies. Probably to save her from any public embarrassment like, “Wow mom, that lady is so big!” So I got that much, but I assumed you got pregnant when you got married. It just happened. I also thought that people who were not pregnant and married were naughty people, and they were being punished! So one day we were watching a show called, “Soap” and the joke was made, “Do you know how long it took to make this baby?” I looked at my mom and said, “How do you make a baby?” I will never forget the look of horror that came across my mother and sisters faces. I thought I had done something wrong! My mom instantly said to my sister, “Vicki, YOU TELL HER”. My sister was about 16 at the time. She gave me the full penis-in-vagina explanation. The only part that I remember specifically was “something comes out of the penis, but it’s not pee”. After she was done telling me the story, I slowly turned around and looked at the TV. I acted like nothing happened, but knew I was just given top secret information.
97. Kristina said:
I...kind of want you guys to just write a book, with instructional DVDs, so that when my sister-in-law/I get/s pregnant, I'll feel about ten steps ahead of the curve.
And for some reason, I imagined that Maggie had a deeper (read: Demi Moore-smoker's) voice.
I am also wondering about how you feel in regards to your own celebrity - I mean, if I saw you on the street I'd totally do a double-take and then sneak glances or whatever until you moseyed out of view. Not that your own interest in celebrity babies means people are allowed to stalk you and yours, but...I'm just wondering. Do you even get recognized all that often? Maybe I need to go back through the archives.
98. Christina said:
Heather, I just want to take a second to commend you on making motherhood relate-able. I'm a married 24 year old who doesn't want to have children. If there were a parenting test, designed to make sure people who had children would be decent parents, I'd fail in spectacular fashion. I don't hate children )I'm the cool aunt who gives them candy and teaches them profanity until their parents come and pick them up) but I have no plans to be a mommy.
That being said, you and the women at momversations are amazing. I find the things you discuss to be both informative and useful to me. The Momversations women discuss things that I can relate to as a woman and that help me relate to my friends and family members as they build their own families. But I don't feel like I'm going to a seminar or reading a sluggishly written text book. I ENJOYED watching momversations. Thank you to you and your fellow momversationalists (I do love manipulating words into longer versions of themselves) for making it fun to learn about being a mommy.
99. JB said:
Those are great! Thanks for posting... I will make sure to check out the Momversation site regularly.
100. K. Rogers said:
Yup, those have been my favorite parts of the videos. The, "hun-nerd dollurs" and the "shuuuut uuuyup."
I love you, you big hick. ;D
101. Z said:
I have a feeling that while you put on make-up and get all dressed up from the waist up for these videos, underneath all of that you are wearing sweatpants / boxer shorts / bunny slippers. Which would be awesome because I'd totally do the same thing. :P
102. Anonymous said:
Heather... you've to get a grip ....geeees, do your daughter a favor and just BE REAL. How sad to "put it back on her". Talk about saddling a 4 year old with YOUR responsibility. Come on, your an adult, grow up, put your own drama on the back-burner for your little girl and be a mommy. Take the older blond's advice and just say WHAT HAPPENS in 4 year old general terms.
103. Alli said:
Those videos were so fun to watch - thanks for sharing! I watched every one. I'm not a mom yet, but we will be trying soon, and I can't wait to join the club!!
I also remember my mom asking me what I thought about Santa - I think it would be interesting to hear what Leta says if you ask HER how she thinks the baby got in there! That would be fun for We the Internet Readers to read... :)
104. Alli said:
p.s. I also work from home and find it a big deal to shower and put on makeup - all in the same day....hehe
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106. teetee said:
OMG, Dooce, you sound like my friend April from South Carolina. I do miss her so. And she's very pregant at the same time as you.
As a dude who shares my wife's enjoyment of your humor, I thank you for putting yourself out there. All of you are brave and outgoing to share this with the world.
I do have to ask, though - 7 months? This is just for, er, vaginal intercourse right? I can't imagine how disconnected both of you would feel at that point. Of course, it could be like a honeymoon again, except for the lactation and the "kiddus interruptus".
107. angela said:
#105: WTF?
Thanks for the videos. I love them. The thing that rocks about blogs and videos and all this stuff is that when I don't fit in at my local Stepford mommy Gymboree, at least I can go online and relate, even if it is only one-way communication. :)
108. Ulla Lauridsen said:
Why in the world would you reshoot a segment because you farted? That's not like you, Heather :-)
109. Canuck said:
When my twin sister's daughter was ten, she wanted to know where babies come from. My twin was far to embarrassed to explain. So as the Cool Aunt who live thousands of miles away, I volunteered to write it all in a letter to Niece. And I did -- many pages, covering everything from menstruation to lust, homosexuality to masturbation, the whole kazoo.
My sister was too embarrassed to even give her the letter. And she hadn't even *read* it herself. Wow. I can't imagine...
110. Cord Blood Mom said:
Very fun. I've been watching these!
Catchy name too!
111. Cord Blood Mom said:
OH, I tried to post this but kicked myself off--I looooooooove Memphis accents!
I'm from Bartlett myself (right outside Memphis, as Memphis dwellers know).
I still miss Bartlett Park sometimes, but it's been many years since I saw it. Cute lil' sassy accent you got there, Dooce!
112. wheezer345 said:
Yep, i thought i noticed a slight accent in your talk. But it is nice to finaly hear what you sound like instead of just reading about you.
113. Liv said:
Heather, these are fun! I'm not a mother nor will I probably be one any time soon but I still thought they were engaging and will let my mommy friends know about these momversations. Congratulations, too, on your pregnancy - sorry about the morning sickness! Why must elves always be so vengeful?
114. baby-chan said:
New masthead is your best yet. Kudos, Its gorgeous, and I hope you keep feeding the baby whatever it wants- (secret prediction is a boy)
115. Pretty Good Day said:
On where babies come from... my four-year-old recently asked how he got in my tummy. I hemmed and hawed until he came up with his own answer:
I know! I crawled up your butt!
116. Felicia said:
Ohhhh Kkkkkk....... love the momversations. HOWEVER, this panelist, Daphne (Brogan is it)? Probably the most annoying, nails on a chalk board, obviously spoiled stay at home mom with a hubby bringing in the big bucks so she can do this, ughhh... I start to feel the bile rise in the back of my throat just watching her. Can't even watch momversations now for fear of unending vomit at the sight of that woman... Love ya Heather, but lose this one. She's contaminating your affiliations....
117. The Bold Soul said:
Love the 'where do babies come from?' one and 'Magic Elves' is a classic.
But, ummm... does ANYONE care about Suri Cruise? I don't think I've given her a single thought since hearing her name and thinking, "OK that's a little weird but consider the source."
118. Michelle said:
Was it really 7 months for you? Damn... Josh would probably die. I would probably die.
119. katie morton said:
I just got married, and I'm scare to death of having kids. But I'm going to do it anyway, so it's fun and encouraging to see these and know I'll be able to relate without the uptight-mommy-brigade making me feel inadequate for not thinking everything is beautiful about child-rearing. It can be funny and ridiculous, and that's ok. :)
120. Jen said:
My favorite line, from the losing weight after baby one... "So put that in your pipe and smoke it you... breastfeeding makes you lose weight... people."
121. kristi said:
When are you gonna do one about sibling rivalry and how not to want to tie one up in a closet? Inquiring minds want to know.
122. vzit said:
Thanks for sharing. Very fun momversation videos.
123. Ames said:
I know I've already commented once, but I just thought of this. Back when I was very pregnant with Reese, my then 9 year old nephew's curiosity got the best of him one day. He came up to me and asked, "Amy, do you love Reese?" and I said "Of course I love her. Why?" and he thought for a moment and said "Well if you love her, then why did you EAT her?!"
I told my sister that I had the feeling she was going to have to answer some pretty interesting questions very soon.
124. Jennifer Suarez said:
Mindy is AWESOME! That's the same exact way I feel about the "where do babies come from" topic and that's how I approched it with my daughter when she asked.
Loved it.
125. Asianmommy said:
I love Momversations. What a fantastic idea!
126. Pepper said:
I am laughing over here. Let me tell you about the "tree falling into the livingroom" When my son was born, everything we owned was in a moving van because he came a month early. We were supposed to be moved into our new home by the time he arrived. So, when I came home with him, my 3 year old in tow, there was the biggest mess you had ever seen. By the time he was 2 weeks, we had fully unpacked but I was beat! I had a newborn, a NOT well adjusting 3 year old, and a new house. One afternoon, as the kids slept, it began to storm. Living in Texas, I am used to summer storms, so I curled up for a nap. I woke up a little later to someone screaming "OH MY LORD, ARE YOU OKAY". Ummmm, yeah and why the HE** are you in my house? " I came in through the hole". Ummmm, HOLE????? Yes, in my post baby coma I slept through a tornado, picking up a 100 year-old tree and slamming it through my formal living room roof. To make it better, I assured the person I was okay, checked on the kids, and laid back down for a few before calling for help. Yes, I was that worn out.
127. Anonymous said:
Very cool concept, I think that I may be sucked in already.
128. Linda said:
everytime I hear you talk it freaks me out because I've always given you a british accent even tho I know you are from Utah... Oh.. huge fan!
129. anne said:
Love the Momversations and I am not even a Mom! Very informative and genuine --- I appreciate the honesty and different points of view.
130. Lilla said:
Lovesit! Heather, the hair has to come down from the ponytail and an occasional brush wouldn't hurt either. Can you post the clips with the accidential fart? :) hehe
But seriously, well done, keep them coming.
131. Marta in Austin said:
I can't watch video at work, but I do have eyeballs, and y'all are some HOT MOMS! And yeah, I don't think anyone would give a rat's ass if you farted...
132. Penny said:
I totally think you should have kept the takes in there with the farts. Real reality momversation, I think.
133. kalen said:
the gossip sucks me in. *throws myself on the ground* it's like chocolate... i try to resist, but at the end of the day, i accept that it's going to make my ass fat.
... wait.
134. Amy said:
I find the "momversations" smug and boring. Sorry...
135. Kristy said:
Another non-mommy that thinks these videos are great.
By the way, I have a Tennessee/Texas combination accent. I may just have you beat!
136. Kristy said:
Another non-mommy that thinks these videos are great.
By the way, I have a Tennessee/Texas combination accent. I may just have you beat!
137. Andrea Askowitz said:
Getting a comment on here is like cutting in on a first dance.
You said you can smell people's pores. I know that smell. Been wanting to tell you that when I was pregnant, I could smell people's deodorant. I could ID the brand and flavor.
138. Anonymous said:
Thanks for confessing that you didn't have sex for 7 months after having Leta. My son is 6.5 months old and I've only had sex with my husband once -- and we couldn't even finish because I just wasn't into it. I've been feeling so ashamed! Thanks for normalizing my life.
139. Heather J said:
HORRAY!!! Simone (my daughter) is 11mos old, and I've tried being all devoted to going to the gym, and then admonishing myself because I wasn't spending all the time possible with her, after work.. so I have been toting around an extra.. 40lbs? that just isn't budging.. *sigh* but now that she's more active, I find that I'm dropping a pound here and there.. so that's good.
and sex after the baby? IMMEDIATELY afterwards (like after delivery, before the epidural wore off) I so wanted to get laid... but that feeling quickly died as the pain returned, and has YET to return! Since then, between being mad at my finace for being a douche, not spending more time at home, being a 'better father' (in my mind) and just being flat out exhausted.. I'd rather spend my time sleeping, thank you very much. I hope the wanting comes back for me.,cuz this being non ANYTHING except a mom and a worker bee is driving me coo-coo banana splits.
140. Amy said:
I like how you say boobs. Too cute.
141. Lisa said:
I have to admit that I am absolutely addicted to the momversation series. I don't have kids and don't ever plan on having them, but I find these videos charming, funny, AND informative--even though I have yet to figure out what Mindy's "grapefruit tumor" was.
I love the production values on the videos and it really adds a nice dimension to be able to see faces and glimpses into decor, etc.
142. Anonymous said:
can't you ladies just lose the whole make-up show? you're all gorgeous anyway :)
143. marianne said:
i have been watching the momversation ever since you got involved and i'm absolutely LOVING it. what's better than listening to a group of smart, witty women talk about important lady issues? well...one or two things involving teenage vampires, but this is really good.
144. Jessica said:
Pregnancy or no pregnancy, your time is ALWAYS better spent eating pie than applying mascara. Always.
145. Gladys said:
I think that you will be pretty embarrassed when your kids turn into tweens and see their mom talking about hand jobs, blow jobs, etc. Wait until you become part of their school community. They will be shunned.
146. Domestic Goddess (in training) said:
Mascara becomes you though! You look great, despite the farts.... and I just have to say to comment number 145... how flattering that you think the videos will be so widely known by the time her kids are in school that she would be shunned. That would be impressive!
147. Eryn said:
i just stumbled across your blog and love love love it!!!!
thanks for letting us all into your life!
148. marysia in tx said:
As a coming-to-be parent who is about 3 weeks ahead of your pregnancy (BTW, VERY excited about yours!), I find these momversations poignant, funny, and just kind of generally relieving. In general, my husband and I are kind of coping with pregnancy as this thing we have to get through before we try to get our lives back to normal, plus one. And the fact that deep down, I know it won't be like that, scares the bajeezuz out of me. So thanks for providing me with some kind of indirect support. It is helping me, and I'm sure many others.
149. Sweet Herald said:
Maybe it's just me, but I keep waiting to hear the other moms cuss on there.
150. Gladys said:
I agree with Amy. Momversation is very boring. Plus, it's not really a "conversation" if you are all just yelping your opinion into a camera all over the country.
151. donna said:
Heather, I'm from KY and your accent and inflection sound SO MUCH like mine it freaks my kids out. I live in Boulder now and most people presume I'm from Texas. I've heard good old boys from throughout the country who sound a hell of a lot more hickish than our lovely KY/TN twang. I'm proud of it and you should be too.
153. Portia said:
Could not agree more with Amy #134 and Gladys #150... REALLY!!!! Ya'll need to get over your precious little selves...
154. Kristy said:
Why do you all look so gorgeous? Sure, you can blame it on the make up but it ain't a magic wand.
155. Anonymous said:
Gladys your comments, to me at least, indicate you have conservative views about sex, bodily functions, and other common themes of this site. Maybe, oh, I dunno, this site is just not for you? Commenting is for opinions, but do you traffic this site just to disagree with the content? You seem bored.
158. Jill said:
I love the momversations. In reference to the 1st one...
I was living in Salt Lake when I had my second child and my 2 1/2 year old became obsessed with the question of babies. I found a book at the county library called "How Babies are Made" that he loved. No elves, but lots of simple pictures.
Just wait until she's older - then the questions get a lot more interesting. The latest was "Mom - What is mastution" (masturbation). That one was from DS9. I wish I had known about the elves. "Son - that is what happens when the elves attack your penis."
159. BMA said:
It's so great to see women talking about things that matter to them, in a forum in which others can connect. I recall feeling isolated when my son was younger. It rained 42 days in a row the first winter he was born. Funny how that's engraved on my brain cage for eternity.
160. RJ said:
Heather - every since I saw the first link on your webpage I have become addicted to Momversation - now my whole Mom and Tots group is too :)
161. Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy said:
My daughter recently asked me how babies were born. She wasn't as concerned about how they came about, but more about how they came out. I really didn't want to tell her that it would come out of her vagina, because she's just three, and I felt like that might just traumatize her. To be honest, the idea that a baby came out of my vagina still traumatizes me. So I did the "how do you think it came out" game. She claims babies just pop out. So we're sticking with that theory for a while.
162. S said:
I'm definitely adding the Momversations to my list of blogs to read. I absolutely loved all those episodes and can't wait to check out a few more. (And I like that my husband got a little freaked when he came home from work and I was totally watching the one about "Sex after Baby.") Also, I don't care what anyone else says, I'm totally going to use "Magical elves" as my answer someday.
163. Simplifying the Smocks said:
I like the Momversations. I agree it is not really a conversation, but at least it makes me feel less crazy as a parent.
I also love the Daily Chuck. It has turned out to be currency for my eight year-old, as in, "Sofia, please put the dog out and then I'll let you see the Daily Chuck." How crazy is that... will work for Chuck pictures!
164. Rissa said:
I *LOVE* that you guys are talking about this sort of stuff. My girlfriends and I don't talk about it.. ever.. and its nice to know that other mothers have felt the same or atleast similar feelings as me.
165. Christine said:
hey all...
Maybe I'm too Californian, but I was thinking while watching the momversation about telling kids about how the baby got made, and I think using a book has worked for us. I'm expecting my second child and I used "It's not the Stork." http://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Stork-Families-Friends/dp/0763600474
It's pretty general, does go over very clinically the body parts, but doesn't go into the sex part, so magical elves might still work. :) My daughter skips the parts she doesn't want to read and we re visit it every few weeks. Basically she's very not interested in the sex part, and very interested in the egg and sperm part, and very interested in the BABY part.
I don't know, if you haven't checked it out...you might like it.
Christine
166. phhhst said:
Well, I am fairly new to blogging and the internet, but here's my two cents...
1) The videos load slowly, and I have a brand spanking new computer that does most everything else fast.
2) If I wanted to watch commercials, I'd be watching TV.
3) When teen isues come up, because I have a lot of those and they make all of you with your cute young ones look so naive, then I might get interested.
I'm a fan of your writing, but probably won't watch the videos............................
167. Finance and Business Blog said:
Great videos. I really think video blogging is going to take off, especially with beautiful women like you setting the trend.
168. danioz said:
I love what I have seen of Momversations - but for some reason when I download them the video keeps refreshing and it is almost impossible to watch... Have tried everything!
169. ...love Maegan said:
I've watched and I have to say ..I like em :)
171. Flubberwinkle said:
Great concept the momversations. Whoever does the editing and directing is a master mind.
Just wondering if you girls make a script out first or just wing it on camera?
172. Tiana said:
I love Momversations. I love the whole idea. Even though I'm only fifteen and not yet a mom.
My brother was five when he asked me where babies come from. Because both my parents work all the time, I was the one he saw as the 'mummy'. I told him that two adults make love, which is a special thing only for parents, and in the end the woman ends up with a baby in her tummy. Very vague, but he bought it then proceeded to tell me about cars and trucks.
If only I'd said something about magical elves. Maybe he'd still be innocent. :P
173. breast pumps said:
Momversation Rocks! I love them! these videos are super awesome! this is my first visit to your site and guess what, I have become a big fan of dooce.com, thank you very much for such a nice post!
174. chat said:
Yeah!
Be careful when your gps tells you to turn left.
It won’t be telling you if there’s someone about to cross the road in front of you!
175. ElegantGoose said:
Yeesh. How babies are made... I have a baby in my belly right now and it's weird to think that she'll be talking and asking tough questions in a couple of years. My mom was a nurse and explained all the mechanics really clearly - but that wasn't until I was in the fifth grade. I like to think that I'll be really honest like this German book for kids is: Where Babies Come From.
On the other hand, I'm a teacher - I teach 6th grade science in a nice school in a mostly very rough city and I get requests every week from the kids asking specifically for sex ed. Then this week, one eleven year old girl asked me what Plan B is. I told her it was a sort of birth control thing, but that she sure as hell better not need it. Yikes.
176. Tess said:
Great site and idea. How does one get on there?
177. One Hypomaniac said:
Hi Lisa Bee!!! I sooo love your blog...
178. Sarah said:
It'd be awesome if one of these videos could be captioned some how on an occasional basis for those who can't hear. Like me. It's always such a pleasure reading your website, and I bet these videos are a hoot to listen to, but I can't. Any chances maybe in the future some could be captioned through iMovie?
179. Arundhati said:
I like the momversations. I show them to my boyfriend as further evidence that we should never have kids.
180. TexChic said:
These are hilarious! Truer words were never spoken!
181. Becka Knight said:
I'm not even a mom yet and these are awesome to watch!
182. Alyia said:
You know, I never realized this before, but you're pretty down with the stripes, aren't you, Heather?
183. Kate said:
Several thoughts:
Bless my mother's heart - when I was 8, she trapped me right before bed to unflinchingly deliver facts about the female reproductive system and all that jazz. Of course, she can thank the WalMart pet guy for saying, "Yeah, this hamster is a girl and will get along fine with your other female hamster." OH BOY did they get along... talk about a good sex talk segue.
My friend's mom told her at an early age, "If you ever have questions about ANYTHING, you can ask me without getting in trouble." I thought it sounded like a good approach until my friend told me she felt comfortable enough to ask "Mom, what's a blow job?" when she was 11.
My husband and I are thinking about trying for our first kid. Momversations has not changed my mind, but it has made me think carefully about pre-baby discussions we should have ("You're not going to think I'm gross after I birth your child, are you? If the answer is yes, you need to make it no.")
Thanks for all your awesomeness. Ditch the makeup and fart edits. No need to get all gussied up for us :)
184. PB Rippey/sleepless mama said:
This is a really good "momversation" because the subject seems to force all of the mommies away from pretty much any "cuteness" to nitty gritty real life confession. Or maybe I just mean total sincerity. Not that the mommies aren't sincere in the other vids. But the camera can tend to lend a certain artificiality. But so can writing. Anyway. This video just seems more "real" than the others, undeniably honest. But the great thing about Heather is that she always comes across as honest, as speaking from the heart (especially when grilled by Kathy Lee--WTF was that???) which is why I so enjoy this site and keep coming back.
186. Anonymous said:
I'm enjoying momversations.....but.....I'm wondering....is there anything good about motherhood?
I'm trying to decide if I want kids, and all I hear is how hellish is all is. All my confidants have to say is "kids aren't as annoying when they're your own." and "yeah, but when they're in their twenties you get your life back."
hmmmmm....
187. Anonymous said:
Hey Heather,
I have what I hope is a constructive criticism about the momversations, but I am not even sure if there is anything you can do about it. First I have to say I really really like that all of you are doing these and I really like what you say. My huge issue though is the fact that it is set to this bouncy music/beat with swirling spring flowers in the background. It downgrades and brings an air of stereotypical frivolity the very valid topics and issues you are all bringing up. We really need to have more accessible conversations about motherhood and other topics about women's daily lives, questions, issues, and struggles. I wish the momversation site presented each of you with the greater sense of seriousness and validity that you each deserve.
Am I the only one who feels this way?
(By the way, love your site.)
188. Larissa said:
Heather - This is unrelated to this post - I just wanted to tell you I just read the 12/1 post you wrote about nausea, etc. and I wanted to tell you how much it spoke to me. Disenfranchised. Wow, you hit the nail on the head! I've been trying to articulate that feeling for almost 8 years, since I was pg w/my first kid. And its not like I'm not a total feminist, completely familiar with the term!
I felt disenfranchised during my first pregnancy. It was crazy-making in a fundamental way. The 2nd time around it was so much easier, knowing what to expect, already being a mom.
Anyway, I have been reading your blog off and on for the last year or so and I just wanted to let you know that you've given voice to something really important for me.
Also, good advice about the hand jobs. Keep up the sex ed!
189. kiminchrg said:
Heather,
There is nothing wrong with the glorious Memphis accent... lol... unless you start saying "Hey, Main!" instead of "Hey man" like all those Hustle & Flow actors.
That reminded me... there's a vonage commercial with a very short snippet of a woman talking that i keep seeing. First time I heard that voice, i didn't have tivo to back it up... but it totally took me back to high school because it sounded just like YOU! I mean it. I did a double take.
Anyway - sorry for any punctuation problems and grammar errors right now... it's 2:30 am and my brain is gone.
Miss ya here in Memphis.
Kim Chaney
190. lizziej said:
Heather - please come to Australia - surely there's a conference we need to you to speak at, or a forum to appear on - or just come for the holiday!
191. Lydia said:
Awesome! I haven't had kids yet, but I am curious about a lot of the dirty details that you address here...some great insights and hilarious commentary! I think I found some new blogs to follow.
192. Nikki said:
O.k... have SIX kids, and I told them all the same story I told my son, who was 4 years old when I became pregnant with my 2nd child.
"Mommy took baby seeds that I got from the dr."
From there, when ever I drank water, I would mention how I was watering the baby so it would grow.
That story worked well for us lol.
193. no one said:
The videos are great!
One thing though -- any chance you could broaden it a little and include some mothers whose children are not biological children and/or mothers who aren't in heterosexual relationships? There are a number of amazing bloggers who are queer parents and/or adoptive parents. It would be nice to see your site truly reflect the wide category of "mothers," rather than the "straight biological mothers" currently featured.
194. Christen said:
I recommend any books by Debra Haffner as you consider talking about sex with your kids. She has a blog as well. We heard her speak in a workshop and were in awe of how eloquently and honestly she spoke.
Good luck...
196. Whopper vs. Big Mac said:
Bring the kids because we both have happy meals.
197. Carrie said:
Aw, it's not that bad.
If I did one of these, I'd probably whip out some sort of Texas accent, even though I've never been there - and everyone would be all "y'all, what's up with that accent?"
I love these momversation things.
198. Stenar said:
I can't comment about the other celebrity children, but the reason people were interested in Suri Cruise was because they wanted to see if that child was actually genetically related to Tom Cruise, 'cause no one believes he actually impregnated Katie, at least not without a turkey baster.
199. Crystal said:
Because I know how much you love hippos, here is a video of a baby pygmy hippo born recently at a zoo here in the UK :
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/7770811.stm
Too bad she can't be named Dooce... but Lola the Pygmy Hippo might be nice. I can see it as a kid's book. :D
200. Sandra said:
I love how your country accent comes out especially when you say "shut-up".
My Texas accent comes out really bad when I talk about home or anything country. LOL
I love the Momversations...great commentary!!
I'm glad you having a happy and healthy pregnancy this time around. This baby will probably be different that Leta. Probably more mellow and much easier! :-)
201. Becky said:
Heather - Where did you get that striped t-shirt in the "Where do babies come from?" video. LOVE.IT.
202. Elizabeth said:
About the first one, where do babies come from: This is the one place where infertility is actually an advantage. When the time comes and my daughter asks me this question I can look her in the eye and say with all truthfulness "Babies come from the lab!"
203. SporteeGal said:
I love these videos - so smart to go this route! These are so funny. As a new mom, I can so relate!!
204. Throws said:
Your comment in"Sex After Baby". Very positive.
The video's are a nice addition
205. Anonymous said:
Lots of haters on this comment thread! If you don't like Dooce, then--gasp!--don't read it. Taking even more time on top of that to post a negative comment? Says a lot more about you than it does about Heather or her blog.
206. Anonymous said:
Thank you so much for directing me/us to Momversation! LOVEit. I Joined today.