I started therapy last week

This is really awkward to talk about. I wish there wasn’t such a stigma about mental health and I know it’s getting better. I know more and more people are coming out and talking about their anxiety and depression and other mental health issues, but it’s still awkward for me…

View Post

Celebrating 9 years ever after

Chris and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary this weekend and the first thing we did was dump Olivia off at her grandparents for the night. Due to my bitch of an anxiety disorder, I couldn’t fathom doing something like this during Olivia’s first year. However, she’s going on 20…

View Post

Gangster Rap and Frozen Pizza: How I Spent My First Night Away From My Baby

Olivia is 18 months and up until just a few months ago, leaving her overnight was off the table. I didn’t feel comfortable with spending the night away because she was still (and is, technically) still nursing at night and I didn’t want to chance her freaking out if I…

View Post

It’s been four years

It’s our 9th wedding anniversary today. And while I’m happy and in love with the man I married back in 2008, I can’t help but feel this sadness that will probably always be here on this day. I hate that our anniversary has been tainted by a heartbreaking loss four…

View Post

“Bubbas!”

You guys. My daughter likes bubbles. She also loves to nurse. Coincidentally, my boobs are now known as “bubbas” of which I’m still trying to figure out is a compliment or not. But this is not about my boobs. This one is about bubbles. Did I ever tell you this…

View Post