Hi. I’m sorry that it’s been so long. I’ve been just a tad busy. But in honour of Mother’s Day I’ve dragged myself out of the beautiful chaos that is life with a baby to share some important perspective I’ve gained on this whole new-mom thing. I have a sneaking suspicion that many … More The Real Reason Moms Don’t Give a F$k
On April 1st the universe shifted and the world turned completely upside down. Everything is different. And yet when I go outside and look around, it seems I’m the only one who’s noticed. How strange. I’ve been a mother for 41 days. It’s difficult to put into words the experience of these first few weeks. … More Liquid Love: A Reflection on My First Weeks of Motherhood
274. That’s how many days I’ve lived with this little babe growing inside me. Time is such a strange thing. When you’re working towards a really important event it somehow manages to both fly and crawl simultaneously. As I look back on 274 days I can’t believe how quickly they’ve passed, yet at the same … More Hurry Up and Wait
“No expectations, no disappointments” Our pre-natal nurse says this to us in our final childbirth class, and while it seems like great advice I already know it will be impossible for me to follow. I’ve reached my ninth month, and expectation is the name of the game. I’ve done all the classes, read all … More Great Expectations
I’ve spent a lot of time on this blog joking about the negatives of pregnancy, so I thought I should take some time to highlight the positives. As much as I poke fun, it’s been pretty wonderful. Even the most horrifying of physical changes that I had heard about prior haven’t been nearly so bad … More A Few of my Favourite Things…About Pregnancy
I’m halfway through my seventh month of pregnancy and suddenly I feel HUGE. My belly seems to have its own gravitational pull; it dominates my every movement and is constantly the centre of my awareness. With this new physical restriction I find myself identifying with a demographic of our population I’ve never had much appreciation … More Five Reasons Why Being Pregnant is Like Being Old
Today I officially enter my third trimester. My baby is as big as a head of cauliflower, weighing just over two pounds and 15 inches long. I’ve been blessed with a very good pregnancy: no morning sickness, strange food aversions or cravings and no major complications or discomfort other than an aching back. I’ve been … More How to Have a Healthy, Happy Pregnancy
As I write this I am 16 weeks, 6 days pregnant. According to my ‘what to expect‘ app, my baby is as big as an avocado. My husband and I waited a while to have kids, so most of my close friends already have at least one child. Due to supporting them through their pregnancies, … More The Five Most Awkward Things About the First Trimester of Pregnancy
In Search of Bliss 