It could be worse. People could keep asking me if I'm pregnant because I look pregnant. I don't, and I proved it today, when the cooler weather allowed for the reappearance of my best jeans. People … [Read more...]
Educate Yourself! Read the Pregnancy and Anxiety/Depression Bible
September 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Today's post is a book review with a mission: to promote awareness about anxiety and depression before, during and after pregnancy. I sent a copy of this book to my mother. I will send one to your … [Read more...]
Day 3?! Come ON.
September 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
It is only Day 3 of the Lower Klonopin Dose. It feels like it's been a month. It is only half a milligram less than I was taking, but that's a 30% decrease. Which means that these things happen: I … [Read more...]
Rethinking Medication and Pregnancy
September 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
I want to see what medication-free life is like for a while. --Me. Psychiatrist: Is that goal separate from having a baby? Do you think you'd still want to "live 'medication-free'" at this time if … [Read more...]
My Rant About Giving Birth In America
September 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
I learned a few things this morning when I woke up at about 3:00 am. And never went back to sleep. First, my family is adorable in the middle of the night. My cat's idea of "nocturnal" involves … [Read more...]
Go Team!
August 31, 2011 By 5 Comments
I have "met" with Jan The Amazing Nutritionist twice now, and after both Skype video chats, the flood of hope and relief I have felt has brought tears to my eyes. These emotions come after I begin to … [Read more...]
Apprehensive, Excited and Back in Therapy: Good-bye August
August 30, 2011 By 5 Comments
My therapist has returned, ladies and gentlemen! And I am so glad. She was in Vermont, but came back before Irene. As I gushed about how much I LOVE the babies I'll be caring for this fall in my … [Read more...]
Placenta Encapsulation: Why not?
August 29, 2011 By 9 Comments
(A note of caution: this post is not for the faint of heart or stomach.) I am glad that I have a long time before I have to make any actual decisions about Baby. If, when, how (birth plan) and what … [Read more...]
Going Plastic Free
August 28, 2011 By 7 Comments
It started with paint. Or whatever that stuff is that OXO GoodGrips uses to label its plastic measuring cups and spoons. One humid day, I was happily measuring flour, when I looked down to find that … [Read more...]
Let Them Eat Yogurt!
August 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The point of this post is that if you want to do something to improve the quality of what you put in your body, just read the list of ingredients on the things that you know in your heart should be … [Read more...]
