It has been three weeks since I had my son. Â You can scroll to see the birth story. Â For the purpose of this post all you need to know is that things did not go my way. Â I did not have a successful home birth again. Â We got super close, thought we would be 30 […]
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When You Are Scared of Food Pt. I
I love food. I love to cook. Â I do not take all the pictures of every thing I make and you all know I do not post recipes since I am a jazz cooker. Â However the way I fuel my body brings me immense satisfaction. Â I was fortunate to grow up pretty poor in America […]
Ain’t No Thang But Time
Still pregnant. Knocking on my EDDs (estimated due date) door pretty soon. And trying not to be a brat about it. With my son I was in labor at 38 weeks and 5 days. Le sigh. I was so sure last week would be the week. I have only frustrated myself in the process. […]
The Post-Partum Health Plan
I am due with a kiddo any day now. I am trying to live in the present but I admit to being a little ahead of myself and where my body will take me next. I have gone back and forth with my 2013 vision board and think I am in a good position to […]
Life is Good
This has been a pretty stellar week. Â The midwife appointment on Monday went very well with talk of my weight gain (there is a chance I may hit a 20 lb ceiling… not holding my breath but a chance). Â My strength is coming back – a lot of you were very kind with this quick […]
33 weeks
VLAWG… That is the toddler in the background, in his room with dad making a ruckus as dad is telling him to hush as I am vlogging. LOL! My big priority is a mindful balance this week to strengthen and engage in cardio while recovering from pneumonia. Above all I need to be pragmatic to […]