The Most Selfish Mommy in All the Land

I have a rational side.  I think.  But it hasn't been showing itself very often lately.  Lately I feel like the most selfish mommy in all the land. The side that is showing itself is this highly protective version of myself that I don't recognize. Now, all you moms are saying, "duh, you're a mom …

Today’s Gratitude List in the Midst of Chaos and Panic and Fear

Just sitting here eating some freshly made roasted kale chips (who the hell do I think I am?) and I'm in the middle of chaos and panic and fear.  OH MY!  Along with my old friend, gratitude.  I've told you 748 times that I'm going back to work on the 17th of June.  And that …

Attempting to Love This Post-Pregnancy Body

I've got problems lately with how I look.  I am not at my best yet far from my worst.  I worked hard to get in the best shape and health of my life before I started in-vitro and getting pregnant.  Now, I'm attempting to love this post-pregnancy body.  And it's ROUGH. I was talking with …