This has been one of those days when I am especially thankful that I am not working. At a job. At a company where I have to be there at any certain time. I've been so exhausted today. I read an entire issue of the New Yorker from December (well, I skipped the articles on dance … [Read more...]
This Is When I Really Need a Drink
I stole this from another pregnant woman, and I'm sharing it here because it's so true: "It is the world's worst cosmic joke that a girl cannot have a drink when she is preparing to become a new mother, as this is arguably the time when a girl has most reason to put on a light … [Read more...]
Pregmentia
Okay, I am not proud of this, but I feel like I have to write this story because it is part of my pregnancy and I must warn other pregnant women to BE CAREFUL! I'm definitely blaming this occurence on my pregnancy because if I don't I will be much more disappointed in … [Read more...]
T-minus 63 Days
All recently new moms and dads have said to me "sleep now while you can." They chuckle knowingly and I can see the pity in their eyes as they're thinking "you're in for it, lady." I have taken these comments to heart, given the state of partial fatigue that my body constantly … [Read more...]
The Truth
I belong to a pregnancy website called Babyfit.com, which has a message board section on which pregnant women can post their concerns and celebrations and other pregnant women respond with advice and sympathy and prayers and shouts out to the mama. It's anonymous and worldwide. … [Read more...]