I Planned, and the Labor and Delivery Gods Laughed
I avoided thinking about labor and delivery for the first six months of my pregnancy. I blissfully browsed Pinterest for nursery ideas, made lists of …
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I Don’t Want My Pre-Baby Body Back, Thank You Very Much
Getting back to our pre-baby weight is seen as some sort of accomplishment by society, the fitness industry, and the media. I’ve come to realize …
5 Apps This Mama Can’t Live Without
I never thought I’d be turning to technology for self-care as a new mom. But during the hours I’ve spent nursing my baby, driving the baby …
3 Strategies to Stay (Somewhat) Sane this Holiday Season
Hate to break it to ya, but there is no such thing as a stress-free life. We all have work pressures, financial worries, parenting struggles, …
My Stick-Peeing Obsession, and How I Healed from Infertility :: Part III
Parts I and II of my infertility story were published previously. It was a snowy January, and I was going through my first evaluation cycle at the …
My Stick-Peeing Obsession, and How I Healed from Infertility :: Part II
For part I of my infertility story, click here. Let me set the scene for you. I had just finished graduate school, and I was psyched and ready …
My Stick-Peeing Obsession, and How I Healed from Infertility :: Part I
My reproductive function and infertility, which I affectionately refer to as my “ovarian insecurities,” have been a source of confusion, distress, and shame for me …