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8.15.2008

The emails and very kind comments are starting to trickle in, so I suppose it’s a good time to mention that Parents Magazine, my favorite doctor’s office read, has named me their “It Mom” of June.

Which became July. Then August. And now September. I am just that important.

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Anyhow, welcome to new readers. And to old readers, thanks in advance for not thinking I’m all famous and douchey now. I’m the same Mom101 who documented the bathroom hours I logged at work while pregnant, compared my oldest aughter to Jeri Blank, and cops to having Andy Gibb on my iTunes. In pretty good rotation. Only now I have professional photos of me with my kids too.

Thanks so much Parents, and especially editrix extraordinaire Judy Goldberg – for without you, my photo wouldn’t be in the hands of thousands of women across the country lying naked from the waist down with their feet up in stirrups.

71 shards of brilliance… read them below or add one

Sarahviz August 15, 2008 at 1:32 pm

I was just reading my new issue this morning on the train and saw your familiar face! Congrats!

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Amanda Petite Mommy August 15, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Congrats! I’ll have to get a copy!

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Kat August 15, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Congrats. I need to go actually read my copy that came in the mail now :)

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Tricia August 15, 2008 at 2:15 pm

Here’s my shallow comment: Where’d you get that fabulous dress!(And congrats!)

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Jerri Ann August 15, 2008 at 2:18 pm

woohoo, I can’t wait to get mine!

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Mom101 August 15, 2008 at 2:23 pm

Feeder: It’s TIBI. Cool right?Although BlogHer folks better know it as < HREF="http://www.petroville.com/2008/04/08/karaoke-par-tay-in-new-york-ci-tay/" REL="nofollow">the karaoke dress.<>

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Kim August 15, 2008 at 3:35 pm

I’ve been a coolmompicks reader for quite a while so its fun to see another side. I’m excited for the new read.

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Nancy August 15, 2008 at 3:39 pm

^5 Whoot!For sure I’ll pick up a copy!

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BHJ August 15, 2008 at 4:04 pm

Parents Magazine is not just for naked women in stirrups. God sexism. Dads love Parents.Congrats Big Time.

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Jenny Grace August 15, 2008 at 4:10 pm

That’s pretty flippin’ cool.

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Issas Crazy World August 15, 2008 at 4:14 pm

Hmmm maybe I’ll actually open mine now. Congrats Liz.

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MarĂ­a August 15, 2008 at 4:49 pm

Can I just say THANK YOU for getting it right re: your title? So many people say kook koo ka choo. And congratulations!

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The Herrells August 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm

Wow! Congratulations Mom-101!

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Mandy August 15, 2008 at 6:04 pm

Congratulations! That’s very exciting!!

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willtherebecake August 15, 2008 at 6:09 pm

Wow! I’ll have to run out and steal a copy from my doc’s office.The whole “no kids” thing pretty much means I don’t subscribe to Parents magazine. But one day…

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Karen Sugarpants August 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm

That’s awesome! SoCal Mom (Donna) was in People too! Fantastic – congratulations darlin’!

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Schmutzie August 15, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Motherhood Uncensored August 15, 2008 at 7:28 pm

PEOPLE. You need to buy this. She looks soooooo hot.HOT. Of course, she’s smart and well spoken.But THE HOTNESS!!!!

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SUEB0B August 15, 2008 at 7:52 pm

Of COURSE you are the It Mom. And not douchey at all.

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Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommy August 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm

Congrats to you! You are officially special! (I’m doing my special dance for you!)

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Isabel Kallman August 15, 2008 at 8:19 pm

woo-hoo! i can’t wait to get a copy.

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Holly August 15, 2008 at 8:28 pm

great article. Im excited for something good to read now. I found your blog from the parents article.

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Mom101 August 15, 2008 at 8:33 pm

Thanks so much Kim and Holly and crew…welcome. And willtherebecake, fear not there’s plenty of stuff in there for you too. Why in fact, I’m right across from a tampon ad!BHJ that goes double for you.

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The Yummy Mummy August 15, 2008 at 8:52 pm

Well done! Can’t wait to see it!

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Gratefulmom August 15, 2008 at 9:35 pm

Congrats, just got my issue yesterday.

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Wendy August 15, 2008 at 10:42 pm

Wow! Congrats to you. It sounds like it was a long time coming.http://notesfromthesleepdeprived.blogspot.com

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Wendy August 15, 2008 at 10:59 pm

Okay, I know I’m going to sound pretty dorky here, but here goes-I just realized you linked to me a few days ago on the Goodness and Light… post. And can I just say something? Oh ma Gawd! I know it’s dumb, but I feel so honored, because you’re the shit, for real. I mean, you’re the It-Mom! ‘Kay. I’m done. Thanks for the link. =)

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Kat E August 15, 2008 at 11:24 pm

Oooh..just got my issue in the mail today, I’ll have to check it out! I feel so cool that I stumbled on to your site before your official “outing”.And, thanks for the link to the Jeri Blank comparison post. That totally made my day.

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Laurie August 16, 2008 at 12:08 am

Hello,I stopped by your blog after being introduced by Parents magazine. “Sex in the city meets Sandbox” is quite an introduction. Congrats on that title in itself! Laurie

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Anissa Mayhew August 16, 2008 at 1:24 am

My MIL gets that mag and I’m going to run over and steal it tomorrow! Congrats on the mad, and much deserved, props.

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Elizabeth August 16, 2008 at 1:27 am

Liz! Congratulations! You look fab in that dress, too :) I'll grab a copy at Barnes & Noble this weekend!

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Don Mills Diva August 16, 2008 at 2:50 am

Congratulations – don’t forget us little people now ‘kay?

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chris August 16, 2008 at 3:06 am

Cool! I love when I see people I know (and love) in magazines.I love that dress. And yes, it will always be the karaoke dress to me :-)

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Lady M August 16, 2008 at 4:08 am

And such cute accessories in the smaller pic. Do they come with the magazine makeover? (Nah, gotta give birth to them, right?)

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mothergoosemouse August 16, 2008 at 4:25 am

Wowee!! You ARE the It Mom.

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Lara August 16, 2008 at 6:16 am

ah, the “it” mom. it’s like parenting has become one big game of “tag” or something. that’s just awesome.

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Summer August 16, 2008 at 6:39 am

I am so happy to have found your blog! While I should be sleeping, instead I am cracking up and addicted to your blogs! How fun to have found another mama in my shoes….And I thought is was just me…. ha ha!

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carrie August 16, 2008 at 7:38 am

And how awesome is that???

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KayleighJeanne August 16, 2008 at 1:27 pm

You mean that all I have to do to actually be in the same picture as my offspring is to become famous?(That should be so much easier than teaching my husband to use our camera.) For real.Congrats!

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Mom101 August 16, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Kayleigh Jeanne, I think those are my only photos with both kids. For real!And yet Nate totally knows how to use a camera. Suddenly I’m feeling a little insulted. Or maybe I’m just always cleaning something up out of frame while he’s snapping.

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Fairly Odd Mother August 16, 2008 at 1:44 pm

That’s awesome! Well deserved.

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BOSSY August 16, 2008 at 3:00 pm

That is so cool – and quite a coincidence because Bossy is also the It Mom! Oh wait, Bossy meant Sh*t Mom. Darn… knew there was a difference…

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Suzy August 16, 2008 at 6:12 pm

Congrats!

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Jenni August 17, 2008 at 1:14 am

Congratulations!

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Kyla August 17, 2008 at 2:17 am

Awesome! You’re in Parent’s and I’m in SELF this month. Niiice.

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Kate August 17, 2008 at 3:04 am

darn it. i just had my feet in the stirrups and I would have felt so in the know if I would have discovered you pre-gyno visit. um, hmm, that sounds disgusting.

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Melissa Grazia August 17, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Thanks to Parents I started reading your blog last night… :) Seriously, congratulations!! Good job!!

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Bobbie Sue August 17, 2008 at 4:08 pm

You are absolutely fabulous! Congrats!

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Kristen Andrews August 17, 2008 at 7:32 pm

Congratulations! It is so cool to see the the face behind Cool Mom Picks, love the site! I love the platform shoes in the picture!

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Backpacking Dad August 17, 2008 at 11:12 pm

Now I get to brag even more: Because when you came up to me at BlogHer and said “Hi I’m Liz from Mom-101,” and I said something like “shut up” over and over again in disbelief I had no idea that soon I would be telling that story about the It Mom.I totally told the It Mom to shut up and denied that she was who she said she was.Hey, look at that. I took a great moment for you (the Parents Magazine It Mom thing, not the “being told to shut up” thing, because maybe that’s not really a great moment for you :} ) and made it all about me. And, I’m still doing it.So….Congratulations, Liz :}

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