A few months ago, we put an order in on the Ikea website. A few months later, the pieces arrives. Two cowhide rugs, a few bookcases for our daughter's room and a bookshelf for my office. For the last few weeks, the bookshelf had been in my office, in it's box, leaned up against the … Continue reading The Bookshelf
Life, Lately
This last month has been rough for me, and for my entire family. I broke down. I cracked. I have a clue as to what triggered it, but I think it was a long time coming. The lack of sleep for the last three months, coupled with my anxious tendencies, mixed with postpartum blues. I … Continue reading Life, Lately
Where I’m Rushing To
If I could figure that out, it would make life a lot easier to understand. For as long as I can remember, I've rushed. I rush through tasks, I rush through stages of life, I rush through damn near everything. I rush through fun stuff... in anticipation of the next chore I need to tackle. … Continue reading Where I’m Rushing To
This is Postpartum
So... you've pushed your bundle of joy out so the hard part must be over right? Wrong. Postpartum doesn't look at all like in the movies. It's not glamorous by any means. There's a lot of joy, but there's also a lot of other feelings - sadness, jealousy, longing for the past. It's hard as … Continue reading This is Postpartum
Emetophobia and Pregnancy
Vomiting scares the hell out of me. "Okay Jeanette, no one likes throwing up - stop being dramatic." I've heard it over and over growing up. Here's the thing. It's not just not "liking" vomiting. It's a constant anxiety. It's panic attack inducing. It's something that changes the way I live. Emetophobia is the phobia … Continue reading Emetophobia and Pregnancy
I Haven’t Written in a While (word vomit)
I had grand plans of writing at least once a week once quarantine began, but I haven't. I think it would be good for my soul and all that if I did but for some reason, it's easier to just not. Today is day 41. Since then, I've left my house for some walks (which … Continue reading I Haven’t Written in a While (word vomit)
Quarantine Day 1 Minute by Minute Updates of an Extraordinarily Busy Lady
I am extremely grateful that I live in a state that recognized that schools are a breeding ground for germs and closed us down for the next two weeks. In the meantime, I'll be staying at home, except for walks outside (don't worry - I live in an area where no one takes walks outside … Continue reading Quarantine Day 1 Minute by Minute Updates of an Extraordinarily Busy Lady
In My Feelings, a la Drake
I've always seen self care as a bougie massage, a fancy workout class or a face mask. I never thought there would be the day where self care was a nap and a shower, but I guess this is part of transforming into a mother. Today, with my husband's guidance, I took an hour long … Continue reading In My Feelings, a la Drake
Pregnancy and Eating Disorders
I'm anorexic. I may not look it anymore but anorexia doesn't leave. It's kind of like a leak in your house... at it's peak, it was flooding my house. Now, it's more of a moist stain. It has its ebbs and flows. Thankfully, I have a much healthier relationship with food and my body image … Continue reading Pregnancy and Eating Disorders
Six Things Saturday #1
I used to do Five Things Friday, but I'm lazy so Fridays are pretty damn unproductive. So... here is Six Things Saturday! #1. Chocti! This stuff is GOLDEN! It's made of ghee, dates and cacao and freaking delicious. I spread some on top of a paleo English muffin and it hit the damn spot. #2. … Continue reading Six Things Saturday #1
