Some of you may have read a few of my past posts about how I have physically been having a hard time. Well now my friends after 4 years there are answers! The culprit? Dysautonomia. Dysautonomia (Dys-au-to-no-mia) is when there is a problem with the Autonomic Nervous System. Dysautonomia International broke that down saying that,… Continue reading Dysautonomia vs Motherhood
Category: Parenthood
Be Alright
Try as we might, we can’t protect them forever. There will come a day when as a parent we won’t be there for our children physically anymore, and that’s terrifying. I know this is dark and depressing stuff and the reason why I bring it up is that in my house my 5 year old… Continue reading Be Alright
Empty Cups & Overflowing Saucers
When people first become parents they are so thrilled and picture it as this lovely dream. The baby breastfeeds perfectly from the start, they sleep through the night at a week old, they listen when you tell them something the first time (I almost couldn’t get that last one out without laughing, I’m sorry). Sounds… Continue reading Empty Cups & Overflowing Saucers
Body Image and Beauty
Throughout everyone single person’s life they will have a battle with body image and how they perceive themselves to some extent. “Why can’t I look like her?” “I wish I was skinnier” “If only my boobs were bigger” I wish, Why, If only… every last thought that follows those words will only hinder how we… Continue reading Body Image and Beauty
Finding Air
Raise your hands if you are… Over worked Overwhelmed or just plain Over It. Every day there seems to be a new stress in life; the kids are sick, the cat peed on your clothes, the bills are late, and the car just broke down. Whatever the case is for you, you’re just feeling… Continue reading Finding Air
Timeline of Life
As I sit here during a blizzard organizing pictures on my computer while my children eat their dinner I can’t help but reminisce on all the things that has happened over the years. Photos of me in high school and college with my friends, times from fixing up my house, and watching my children grow… Continue reading Timeline of Life
Bed Sharing
Out of the great need to save my sanity I have started bed sharing with my children. If you know me I swore I would never do this, like every mother out there that says the same thing to one thing or another. Yes, yes get your laughter in, I’ll wait. Done now? Terrific. Whelp,… Continue reading Bed Sharing
Becoming a Mother
To my childhood friend before the birth of your daughter: We have been friends for as long as I can remember. Although we don’t talk as regularly as we used to I’m thrilled we are still there for the big events in each other’s lives. I can’t believe how soon it will be until your… Continue reading Becoming a Mother
Winds of Change
Life has a funny way of making things work; the people that go in and out of your life, the conversations you have, jobs you change, and the places you go all have an impact on the ebbs and flows of what make up your life. Every interaction has its own version of a butterfly… Continue reading Winds of Change
Diary of a Mom 