My husband is right about lots of things, often, but he made a particularly astute observation about this month's big spike in my anxiety level: it has something to do with my intense focus on all … [Read more...]
The Adoption Question
October 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Twice in twenty-four hours, people I love asked, "Why not just adopt?" Now that I've outlined the risks of taking medication while pregnant, it's natural to wonder: why take those risks, when there … [Read more...]
Planning A Medicated Pregnancy: Dr. P
October 15, 2011 By 3 Comments
Nathan and I went to Manhattan last Thursday to meet Dr. P; my psychiatrist had referred me to Dr. P for her expertise in perinatal mental health (translation: medication and mental health during … [Read more...]
Why Psychiatrists Avoid Giving Straight Answers
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Because people with mental illness are notoriously unstable. I still feel disappointed after yesterday's therapy session, when we checked in about next week's appointment with Dr. P, perinatal mental … [Read more...]
Can We Afford a Baby? Yes, We Can!
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I am really terrible at budgets. I have never even been able to write down what I spend for more than a couple days. There is a long history of being terrible at budgets in my family, one I won't get … [Read more...]
Jealousy
October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's officially gotten very bad. I am jealous of a woman whose marriage fell apart during her pregnancy. She told me "When it came time for the birth, I was the only one who showed up" and "There was … [Read more...]
A Hundred Million Reasons Not to Have a Child: or, What If?
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As our appointment with the women's mental health expert approaches, I've noticed something entirely new creeping in to my thoughts about becoming a mother: reluctance. Every parent I've ever talked … [Read more...]
Nice to Meet You, Dr. Perinatal Mental Health Expert!
September 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Today, I got a phone call I've been anxiously awaiting; I left a message over a week ago and finally heard back today. I spoke with Dr. P, who apologized profusely for not getting back to me sooner. … [Read more...]
A Sacrifice for Baby
August 6, 2011 By 4 Comments
Really? Already? Yes. Already. I got a voicemail on Thursday reminding me that I had a hair appointment on Saturday afternoon. I'd originally made the appointment for highlights and a haircut. Then, … [Read more...]
