The first few days of parenting, like any major challenge, are all about your attitude. A pessimist, for example, would have looked at my baby this afternoon and said “Damn it, that diaper was literally ten seconds old!” Being an optimist, however, I chose to say “Hooray! We got you diapered just in time!” If […]

Kate was discharged this evening, and the three of us have arrived home for the first time together as a family. Well, it’s actually the four of us the moment; my mother’s agreed to join us for a while and ease us through the transition. Beyond that, no updates tonight. No pledges or philosophizing. My […]

If my hazy concepts of “day” and “night” are still reliable, then we’re about to spend our third night in the hospital. Kate and the little one are recuperating nicely, and chances are good we’re heading home tomorrow. I’ve taken a few weeks off, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m glad in a way that […]

Early this morning, my wife and I welcomed our daughter Amelia into the world. Mother and daughter are exhausted, of course, but they’re also happy and healthy. I’m a bit of a stunned wreck, but in a good way, you know? We’re spending our Saturday night in a hospital room, giving everybody time to recover. […]

Kate and I went to the hospital today for a routine ultrasound. I didn’t think we’d actually have to keep the appointment, because our due date was Sunday – and after I thoughtlessly tweeted about being at the hospital, I had to clarify that we hadn’t had the baby today. What we do have is […]

Two articles on Disinformation recently caught my eye. The first was about a recent study that found a link between low intelligence and social conservative ideology, and the second was about a prominent social conservative who believes America would be a better place if fewer people got an education. Researchers at Brock University found that […]

Kate has dedicated herself to a pretty solid exercise routine. She’s kept in great shape throughout her pregnancy, and she’s bound to reap the results in labour. There’s really no better incentive for staying fit than knowing it’ll making the birthing process easier. But Kate’s not the only one who’s been inspired by her pregnancy. […]

Kate and I are both on parental leave right now, and we’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of our little one. She was due yesterday, but it looks as if she’s going to keep us waiting a little while longer. Due dates are a vague business. The date itself is typically calculated based on the date […]