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
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 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)
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
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
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
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
I'm 17 weeks pregnant now, and it's pretty damn obvious. My favorite thing to do at the moment is have people (whom I don't know) ask me when I'm due. When they ask, I tell them I'm not, with a straight face. Seeing their reactions is the absolute best and brings me more amusement than … Continue reading My Favorite Thing About Pregnancy…
One of my goals for 2020 is to write more. I think I hesitate to write because I want it to be "pretty" - if I don't have a cute photo to use as the headline, whats the point?! I want to get away from that. I feel better when I write (and ramble). Right … Continue reading Life, Lately – Winter Break Edition
Pregnancy is meant to be one of the happiest periods of your life. There's nothing like that feeling of growing a whole new human in your womb. It overpowers the nausea, sleepless nights and body pains that come with the magic. I am happy about this pregnancy. I've been waiting for this for a long … Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder and Pregnancy
