I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy right after Lady Bug was born. So, on top of having a fussy newborn, I had a jacked up face, and everything that goes along with that. It ended up being a hard year. I've always thought the worse an experience, the better fodder it is for your writing. … Continue reading Face Value
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It Gets Easier
I overheard the only dad in Sweet Pea's swim lesson mention something about a baby at home in between blowing bubbles and practicing reaching and pulling. "We have a baby at home too." I offered. "How old?" he asked. "Four months. What about you?" "Three days." I smiled and offered congratulations. "Does it get easier?" … Continue reading It Gets Easier
An update: pregnancy, the home birth book and definitely not feeling blessed
Remember when I was really excited about my home birth book project? And how I didn't say anything about it for a while, and then I was consumed with Listen To Your Mother, and then I was obsessing about why, at this stage of my pregnancy, I can't just wear a damn two piece swimsuit … Continue reading An update: pregnancy, the home birth book and definitely not feeling blessed
Reality Check
Oh yeah, I have a blog. I've been too busy bellyaching about how hard it is to be 33 weeks pregnant to actually update this thing. And then on Monday, someone told me something I didn't know I needed to hear. After the spin class I am subbing for a friend who just started her … Continue reading Reality Check
Traveling with my Toddler: Heaven is Having My Lap to Myself
This holiday season an amazing thing happened. I enjoyed air travel with my toddler. I even read a few chapters of my book on the plane. See, I used to love planes. I loved everything about air travel. I liked to buy a magazine, a processed snack and a $4 bottle of water at the … Continue reading Traveling with my Toddler: Heaven is Having My Lap to Myself
