I got on a train before dawn this morning in order to make it to my appointment with Dr. P at 8:30 am. It was worth it. We had an awesome chat (we always do) and made each other laugh (we always do). … [Read more...]
Update: Officially Back to Klonopin
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Despite everyone's best efforts, the Ativan experiment failed. It worked fine during the holidays, but when the stress of this month hit (insomnia while completely obsessing over possible pregnancy … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Change My Behavior, Too
January 19, 2012 By 3 Comments
This morning, I talked to Nathan about all the behaviors that have contributed to my anxiety. Basically, it all comes down to this: acting on an obsession with pregnancy, whether it's taking my … [Read more...]
Five Upside Down Thoughts about TTC
January 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
I know I said that I would write about TTC in the moment, but this isn't specific to me, I swear! It's really just observations this phase of life for so many women who want a baby. I have to laugh, … [Read more...]
Slowest Month Ever
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am waiting. A lot. For important stuff. Like hearing back from parents who might hire me. (Please hire me?) And waiting until I can pee on something that might turn some color that might indicate a … [Read more...]
Best New Thing in the World: The Pre-Conception Checkup
January 12, 2012 By 4 Comments
I'm borrowing my title from the Rachel Maddow Show, which does a segment called The Best New Thing in the World at the end of lots of shows. Often, it's not as much a new thing as something she has … [Read more...]
Get Me Out of Here! The Danger of the Message Board
January 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
I wrote about the amazing world of Fertility Friend, a website that can be used to simply chart fertility signs like basal body temperature and keep track of monthly cycles. It also has a whole … [Read more...]
My Head Just Exploded
January 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It's 1:40 am on Saturday morning, so my stay-relaxed techniques that work so well during the day are as tired as I am. Why can't I sleep? I don't know, the decaf tea had more caf than I can … [Read more...]
Letter to Our Future Child
January 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Dear Bug, You've acquired this nickname because I've begun to picture you as a lightning bug, your little soul flashing as you wait to join our family. This helps me remember that it's not up to me … [Read more...]
Book Review: Eating Well When You’re Expecting
January 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
My nutritionist recommended the preconception diet outlined in this book, but the preconception diet is the pregnancy diet minus some calories and some calcium. So I'm just reading the book. Quickly. … [Read more...]
