Embracing the dirty thirty
Well, I’m back from my girl’s weekend at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, and boy, to say I couldn’t wait to get home was an understatement. I was literally counting down the hours and minutes until I was reunited with my baby girl, Annabelle. I missed her so much and found myself envious of my husband for the time he was getting to spend with her while … [Read more...]
The time has come; I go back to work on Thursday. The initial maternity leave phase of motherhood is coming to a close and it’s now the next phase of my life – becoming a working mom. I have mixed emotions about going to work. Part of me is looking forward to getting a bit of my old self back, meaning the confidence that working brings me. I also see it as social time … [Read more...]
When I was pregnant it used to sort of annoy me when people would tell me; “Oh, having a baby is SO MUCH WORK………..but it’s so worth it.” I think it irritated me because it wasn’t like I expected motherhood to be a cake walk or anything! And I felt like what people were really saying was; “Holy shit, having a newborn is Hard-As-Hell and can suck … [Read more...]
You know how when you're about to embark on a big life change, like going to college or getting married, you were wide eyed and didn't quite know what you were getting yourself into it? And then looking back years later, you wish you could tell your 18 year old self to major in something different or study more? Well moms, what would you go back and tell your preggo self … [Read more...]
Alright, I never thought I’d say this; but I cannot wait to get fat. Here I am, 11 weeks pregnant and I’m in that icky in-between state of not quite looking preggo, but I’ve gained a few pounds, so I just look pudgy. I can tell ya, your self-esteem can really take a nose dive during this time. Sure, at least most people know I’m pregnant now, so it’s understood … [Read more...]
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