I have a couple of long posts I am trying to formulate, and that usually creates a bit of writer’s block for me. I procrastinate the big posts and then don’t end up posting at all. So I figured a tiny post is better than nothing. I’m really thankful for all the help and encouragement […]
I really like my OB. He’s very detailed-oriented and cautious, just like I am, and he’s pretty good at dealing with my high-anxiety personality. At my appointment yesterday, I asked him if I need to make any dietary changes since I’m stuck in bed all day. He looked at my charts, and said, “Well, at
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For several years now, I’ve had a sidekick. Loa the cat follows me everywhere I go in our house, faithfully trailing along in adoration and dependence. When Ian was a young infant, I imagined when we would be the same way — he trailing by my side, helping me as I went throughout the day.
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Y’all have heard me grouse about the whole bedrest situation for a couple of weeks now. Here’s a beautiful post in which my husband wrote his perspective: Wherein I Explain My Actions
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Sometimes, when writing these posts, I feel obligated to balance my complaining with gratitude. And while I think gratitude is an essential part of a healthy life, I want to give myself the freedom to write about being hurt or sad without drudging up some gratitude to go along with it. Just know that you
So…..I’m on bed rest. For five months. The rest of my pregnancy. I have a pretty active imagination when it comes to health issues, but I never imagined I would be here. Apparently, my body is trying to push this baby out several months early. My condition is known as cervical incompetence, which according to
I’d like to get back to our regularly scheduled European Adventure posts, but I just don’t have it in me. Taking a few minutes to write about our vacation feels so shallow. I know there is nothing wrong with blogging about non-flood topics; I imagine it would be quite healthy. Maybe later today I can
So here in Nashville we’re supposed to be using as little water as possible. Originally the mayor asked us to cut usage 50%, but our reserves are now low enough that we need major conservation efforts. Sam Davidson wrote a great post on some good ways to cut back our water use, and I encourage
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I’m feeling mentally fatigued today. Since I just returned from vacation, that’s funny but not surprising. I woke up this morning thinking that I have no idea what to do with Ian today. Another day of housework while he plays at my feet, perhaps? Isn’t that all we ever do? The most tiring part about
So, I didn’t realize there was a universal law dictating that one’s child must acquire a disfiguring scar on his or her face just in time for first birthday pictures. I had heard these stories from several of you, but I didn’t realize it was a rite of passage for which I needed to be
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