Working Moms, A Pandemic, and Mental Health

Working Moms, A Pandemic, and Mental Health

by | Sep 18, 2020 | MENTAL HEALTH

A few months ago, I woke up with a feeling of dread and deep sadness in my chest. My alarm had gone off at its usual time, 4:30 am, so I could have some alone time before my husband and the kids woke up. Even my alone time felt sad, and it’s usually the part of my day...
You Are More Than Just A Mom

You Are More Than Just A Mom

by | Sep 17, 2020 | LIFE

You are more than just a mom. Why is that so hard to remember lately? It’s hard to remember you’re more than a mom while living through a pandemic. It’s hard to remember when the baby wakes you up for the fifth time in four hours and all you want is a little sleep....
This Picture

This Picture

by | Jul 21, 2020 | PREGNANCY

I didn’t see this photo until it appeared on my Timehop 3 years later, on Simon’s birthday yesterday.  Actually, someone probably showed it to me in the recovery room, but that was all a huge blur.  I remember that when they pulled him out of my c-section stomach, he...
Can We All Admit That We Aren’t Okay?

Can We All Admit That We Aren’t Okay?

by | Jun 12, 2020 | MENTAL HEALTH

It has been over two months since I have written a blog post. I wish I could say that it’s because I was having so much fun with my family during this global pandemic that I didn’t have time to write. But that would be a lie. I have seen so many women...
Lower Your Standards and Kill the Noise

Lower Your Standards and Kill the Noise

by | Apr 8, 2020 | PARENTING

I have been so overwhelmed lately. I think that’s why it has been so long since I’ve written an actual blog post. I can’t write when I don’t have a clear head. And lately, my head has been a jumbled mess. I don’t even know what my jumbled...