We've come home, bonded, and established nursing. We're back to driving, cleaning and errands. When weeks begin to turn to months, especially at the 6 week point, the pressure is on to let go of our birth experiences and move on. We are expected to be completely healed and back to our daily grind full … Continue reading Postpartum: Why Its More Than Just The First 6 Weeks
While pulling into the parking lot of the pediatrician's office today I began to strategize. Find a spot close to the entrance, Okay, grab the diaper bag, then take the baby out first since he is in the carrier, then grab Claire and hold on to her squirmy little wrist and when it comes time … Continue reading Adjusting to Life With a Toddler and a Newborn
Hello Friends, After a short and much needed hiatus I am finally beginning to feel like myself again and this includes getting back to blogging! Here's a little update on what has been happening the last couple of months. On May 31st 2018 our youngest daughter turned 2! Five days later on June 5th 2018 … Continue reading How I Prepared My Kids for a New Baby (& Family Update)
So there seems to be an expectation, especially for women, to freak out about turning 30. Well I just celebrated my 30th birthday and honestly I feel great! Why the Neurosis? In our youth obsessed culture, it's no wonder people have a negative view of growing older. Youth and beauty are seen as valuable and … Continue reading Why I’m Not Freaking Out About Turning 30
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever … Continue reading Faith Like a Child
Anyone who has breastfed knows that it is not always quite as easy or tranquil as it is oftentimes portrayed. I had breastfed my older daughter but like everything else 10 years later it felt like starting over. Similar to how we forget about our labor pains when we have our newborns in our arms, … Continue reading My Love-Hate Relationship With Extended Breastfeeding
I have a confession, my "Prayers Over the Kitchen Sink" aren't always deep and full of gratitude. Sometimes they sound something like, "Just let me get through this day!" and "God help me!" and, "Seriously?..Give me strength!" Sometimes I'm a stomping, growling, ferocious Pregzilla! I have been feeling okay so far in this pregnancy but … Continue reading Pregzilla
If you're an 80's baby like me you might remember those "choose your own adventure" books. The whole idea is to assume the role of the main character and the book periodically presents you with options. The choices you make determine the story's ending. The thrill is in the mystery and anticipation; not knowing what … Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure
Just look at these precious children! The other day I had a small break down just thinking about bringing another person into existence and all that it entails. It is up to me to teach, guide, and protect them in a world full of danger, heartbreak, and harsh realities. I just want to do the … Continue reading Taking Advice
Last year I got an extraordinary gift! My dad paid for a ticket for my youngest daughter and I to come and visit him at his home in Florida! After a long New England winter I was more than happy to accept! I was excited to go but a bit nervous to leave the other … Continue reading Boobs Traveler
