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Full Name

Tamara Reese

Bio

Born and raised outside of Columbus, Ohio, Tamara received her Master of Public Health from Ohio State University. She recently left her beloved buckeye-state and relocated to Pittsburgh with her husband and infant son. While at home, she's decided to give writing, attachment parenting, and photography a try.

Posts by Tamara Reese:

• May 14 2012
  High Risk Pregnancy, Second Time Around

  When I was almost 27 weeks pregnant with my firstborn, I went into my OB’s office for a routine visit. Continue reading →

 

• Apr 26 2012
  Week 21: Making Room for a Family of Four

  My first thought upon getting pregnant again wasn’t joy. Continue reading →

 

• Apr 16 2012
  My Pregnancy Crazy

  Pregnancy is rarely glamorous. I have a rash between my breasts, my face looks like the before pictures of a Proactiv commercial and I bawl my eyes out in the shower for no apparent reason every morning (which is surprisingly therapeutic, actually.) Continue reading →

 

• Apr 3 2012
  Interviews with Interesting Jews: The Shiksa in the Kitchen

  Tori Avey, the Shiksa in the Kitchen, gives Kveller her advice on how to plan a seder that makes both your non-Jewish guests and the pickiest eaters happy. Apple pecan pie, anybody? Continue reading →

 

• Apr 2 2012
  Passover Fun for the Kids: It’s Raining FROGS!

  A fun frog toy to entertain the little ones at your seder. Continue reading →

 

• Mar 28 2012
  Fighting Over Baby Names

  In the 10 years we’ve been together I can count on one hand the number of times we’ve heatedly disagreed, four of those times were over baby names. Continue reading →

 

• Mar 14 2012
  The Man Date

  Early in life, I think it’s easier for men to make friends than it is for women: Kindergarten: I like soccer. Me too. Let’s be friends. Middle School: I like girls. Me too. Let’s be friends. High School: I can … Continue reading →

 

• Mar 6 2012
  I WILL Be a Mama Again

  I am overjoyed to share with you a new possibility and I look forward to the day, six months from now, when I am inaugurated into motherhood for a second time. In the meanwhile kvell with me, eat ice cream with me, get fat with me, and pray with me. I’m embracing it all, and you’re invited. Continue reading →

 

• Feb 24 2012
  Friday Night: A Sabbath Birthday

  Two years ago today, I became a mother. Continue reading →

 

• Feb 14 2012
  When Your Toddler is Your Valentine

  My mom, who worked full-time, would stay up late on Erev Valentine’s Day and melt chocolate into little plastic heart-shaped trays. Continue reading →

 

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