I’m Not Dead Yet, and Other Things to Celebrate
05/29/2018
On slowing down, saying no, and finding hope. … More I’m Not Dead Yet, and Other Things to Celebrate
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Things To Do When You’re Nauseous Beyond Reason
05/09/2018
Because you can’t throw up every minute of every day. … More Things To Do When You’re Nauseous Beyond Reason
So Apparently I’m Old Now, and Other Lessons in Empathy
01/11/2018
What happens when a doctor uses the word “arthritis” to a 30-something? … More So Apparently I’m Old Now, and Other Lessons in Empathy
5 Reasons to Make Peace With the Mommy Swimsuit
05/23/2017
There’s a hilarious and right-up-to-the-line of inappropriate viral video about moms and swimsuits out there this week. It’s hilarious because it is true. Most swimsuits out there just aren’t designed for a normal mom who wants to have a normal day at the beach (i.e., swimming, chasing kids, fixing lunches, changing diapers, moving around and not … More 5 Reasons to Make Peace With the Mommy Swimsuit
10 Things That Happen When You Welcome a Newborn
02/06/2017
So you’re going to have a baby? Congratulations! Here’s what it’s like. 1. When you first go into labor, you feel all… 2. Then labor really starts up, and you quickly change to What is haaaaaaaaappening to meeeeeeeeee…??? 3. Then the baby is born, the pain fades immediately, and you’re all Just leave me alone with this … More 10 Things That Happen When You Welcome a Newborn
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having Kids
10/18/2016
1. Baby clothes are basically disposable I spent HOURS picking out clothing for my firstborn. Did I really want him to wear plaid? What type of plaid? Was tartan really HIM, or was he more of a stripes kid? You guys, baby clothes are cute and adorable and lovely and sweet and sooooo not worth having … More 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having Kids
Holy Labor * Book Review & Giveaway!
10/11/2016
I remember laying on the floor of my (Christian) college dorm lamenting the curse of Eve. “Why did she have to eat that stupid apple?” I wailed. It was that-time-of-the-month and I was wracked with cramps and bubbling with angst. Women often joke about the difficulties our fair sex faces, childbirth chief among them. We expect pain, … More Holy Labor * Book Review & Giveaway!
Tune in, Girls
08/08/2016
I geek out over the Olympics. I know, I know. Rio is a bit of a mess. A sometimes very dangerous mess. The IOC makes bad decisions and perhaps we should stop the bidding wars and just declare one city Olympic host forever. But you have to admit that, politics and personalities and abysmal NBC coverage aside (commercials, … More Tune in, Girls
Pesto, Hamlet, Desperation, and Love * 10 Minute Devotional
08/04/2016
In seminary I was just an hour’s train ride from Manhattan. Upon hearing this, when my little sister came to visit, she insisted that we go into the city for an adventure. We loaded up all our tourist gear (huge cameras, ridiculous sandals, cross-body bags… yeah, we were stylin’) and hopped on the Staten Island Ferry. … More Pesto, Hamlet, Desperation, and Love * 10 Minute Devotional
10 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
08/01/2016
Disclaimer: This post is about breastfeeding. It will talk about, you know, breasts. If that makes you squeamish, then this post isn’t for you. You can eat like a team of oxen and not gain weight Sure, you might not lose all the baby weight that quickly if you’re eating nine meals a day, but the baby needs milk … More 10 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
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