I mean, you should have been part of the process, I agree with that. But if I am understanding correctly you have a spouse who does all of the cooking and you're complaining? Sounds pretty great to me...

Yup, as a gift giver I love registries. Sometimes even people I know well surprise me in terms of the style of things they register for. If I had gone off on my own they probably would have ended up with something they didn't like as much.

I feel like there has been a major shift regarding honeymoon funds over the last few years. Back when you had to audition to be a Gawker commenter I was accepted on the strength of a snarky comment in response to an article making fun of a couple who had one. Now they seem like no big deal and I'd be happy to buy off…

I'm curious what she registered for. Was it make-up, clothing, jewelry, stuff like that? Because if it was typical registry items— cookware, dishes, etc.— then if she shares the food she cooks with you, I can assure you that stuff wasn't just for her.

When I saw the headline I was like "Yessss, drama!"

From reading through the comments, it sounds like I was very lucky in the nurses I had— they did a lot of what people are talking about doulas doing. Especially the first time, I had the same nurse the entire time and she was in the room a lot. Maybe it was a really quiet day? She was very nurturing and supportive,…

I wasn't offended! I just thought it was a crazy situation (not that I don't plan to use it when I get around to putting on make-up again one day).

After the first time I swore I would splurge on the private room the second time— not realizing it was $700! If you decide to breastfeed the nurses are coming in every couple of hours to give you the baby to nurse, plus there are people coming in at regular intervals to check your vitals and to give you your next dose…

I had amazing labor and delivery nurses when I had my kids, especially the first time when the same nurse was with me throughout and it seemed like she was by my side a lot more than I expected she would be (in a good way). My doctor is awesome, but I swear it's the nurses who make the difference in terms of having a…

If you can afford the private room, I say go for it. if you decide to breastfeed, the nurses will be coming in every couple of hours to bring the baby so you can nurse. Then there are the people coming in at regular intervals to check your vitals and give you your next dose of painkillers. Then double all of those…

The Chanel hospital is Cornell! I didn't mean for it to be a brag, more like a WTF? and this is how the other half lives?! :)

I'm glad that your friends found their doula helpful. If someone makes what can be a scary experience easier, that's great. Just as a personal reaction to a sentiment I've heard elsewhere, I would feel really uncomfortable if I couldn't trust my husband to maintain a level head in an emergency. Shit happens in life,…

Mine has a set of toy food and I've trained him to bring me "tea". He also has a mini vacuum cleaner that he pulls out whenever he sees someone vacuuming so he can "help."

I was wondering this too, also not crazy about the terminology. If a c-section is needed to get that baby out safely, thank goodness we have the ability do it. It's not something people should be shamed for.

We became friendly with a couple of guys who sold ice cream at our local street fair type thing (i.e., they were nice to us because we eat way too much ice cream). They told us that people commonly tell them "It's too hot for ice cream." Who are THOSE people?

That sounds great. Plus, it's always more fun to let the festivities start right away.

I like that idea. I also like the idea of having a cocktail hour before the ceremony.

I was curious so I just looked her up on IMDB— 5'1". I also discovered that she was born in 1997. So now I've had my "Fuck, I'm old" reality check for the day.

Gawker should bring her to NY so she can do a guest spot for their "The best restaurant in New York" series.

I agree that mommy bloggers are worse, because they are violating their childrens' privacy and telling stories that should be the childrens' to tell if and when they decide sharing is something they want to do. I know it wasn't your intention, but your first comment (which I realize you've know clarified) sort of…