When I was pregnant with Ben, I read a lot about postpartum recovery and did my best to prepare for it. I assumed that I would have a pretty standard birth and was not at all anticipating a c-section. I…
30 Week Bumpdate
size of the baby: A platypus! gender: Still a girl, I’d assume. clothes: All maternity pants and Lululemon Align leggings at this point. The side panel ones are a little less comfortable because it feels like they put more pressure (being so…
There’s No Such Thing as an Overreaction This Time
As soon as I found out I was pregnant with this baby girl, I told my husband that this time, I’ll do things differently. This time I’m going to listen to my body. To trust my instinct. And to get…
Is a Breakup on the Horizon?
Philadelphia and I are in a funk. Our relationship is on shaky ground and I have to admit, if we don’t get it back on track, I see a breakup in our future. It started with a shooting. Then another…
Getting Up at 5am Saved Me
Five weeks ago I started waking up every weekday at 5am. No, I’m not a morning person naturally and no, this change wasn’t easy for me. But it was entirely necessary for my mental health. I’m home with my toddler…
