Just as I was thanking God that I survived my unbearable pregnancy and the horrid postpartum time-frame, and things were starting return to some sort of normalcy, my body decided to kick me in the ass, and hand me another dose of reality. You see, that’s the thing about pregnancy and childbirth, it’s the gift … [Read more…]
October 18th, 2016 (the day of my scheduled C-section) I’m sitting here almost in a trance. Today is the day. The day I never imagined would come. I should be getting everything ready for my big delivery. In fact, my husband is bitching because I am on the computer but I have to do what … [Read more…]
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that parenting and pregnancy do not mix. It’s just impossible to be on your parenting A-game with a parasite, I mean, a beautiful bundle of joy sucking the life out of you 24/7. I’m not saying that my parenting game has ever been strong, but this pregnancy has brought it to an entirely … [Read more…]
Let’s be honest, pregnancy can be a real bitch. You are overweight, uncomfortable, and the fluctuations in hormones are enough to make a semi-sane woman appear certifiable. Not to mention the unexplainable things that are happening to your body make you feel as if you have morphed into an alien from the outer galaxies. Pregnancy … [Read more…]
