My guest bathroom has been overtaken by some unwelcome visitors... Basal Body Thermometer. Fertility Calendar. Prenatal Vitamins. Baby Aspirin. Progesterone Suppositories. Clomid. Ovulation Tests. Pregnancy Tests. The guest bathroom isn’t the only thing they’ve taken over. Recently I’ve realized they’ve also taken over my life. My infertility is consuming me. Every morning I’m either … Continue reading THIS IS INFERTILITY (My Story)
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ALL ABOUT JAKE
You all know how much I love Jake and today I have something pretty great to share! He's been doing something pretty fantastic and I finally snapped a picture of it! Before I get on with Jake's most recent endeavor let's recap all of the great things you all already know about (I think). Jake … Continue reading ALL ABOUT JAKE
6 Reasons to Never Ask “Are you pregnant?”
ONE. They might LOOK pregnant, but they might not actually BE pregnant. I've witnessed this one myself and heard many stories about it happening. Save yourself the embarrassment and them the humiliation and just don't ask. If it's someone you see somewhat often you'll probably find out soon enough if they are pregnant and if they're not … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Never Ask “Are you pregnant?”
Resolutions
New Year, new blog! If you're a little perturbed with the long break between blogs please refer to my 8 rules for blogging. I've never been big on New Year's resolutions, but this year I decided to make a few. Since today is the last day of January let's take a look at my resolutions and … Continue reading Resolutions
The Best Way to Eat a Burger
It has been WAY too long since I've blogged. Way too long. I've got a long one coming soon (it's still in my head) but I decided to get back into blogging with a short, random blog. So....a blog about hamburgers. The best way to eat a burger. My new favorite way to eat a … Continue reading The Best Way to Eat a Burger
SEASONS
Fall. Winter. Spring. Summer. 4 Seasons. Four. DIFFERENT. Seasons. I like all of the seasons. I typed this one up a long time ago after a hike with Jake and forgot to post it! Let me tell you about the seasons of North Carolina. Summer: This season actually occurs during the Fall months. The leaves … Continue reading SEASONS
To The Terrified Father
My favorite thing about working in maternal/child health has always been and continues to be watching all of the fathers’ reactions to the entire experience. Of course I love welcoming beautiful babies into the world and helping mothers get through their labor, but the dads’ reactions is where it’s at. I love watching a father … Continue reading To The Terrified Father
To The Patient Going AMA
AMA…Against.Medical.Advice. I haven’t seen it often, but I’ve seen it. This one is to the patient going AMA. I commend you for doing your research. I really do. I like an educated patient. I wish more patients would take the time to educate themselves about the care they’ll be receiving. We’re constantly told to involve … Continue reading To The Patient Going AMA
To My Congressman
To My Congressman, I’m writing you concerning Senate Bill 1376 (section 604) and urge you not to allow this bill to become law! While I am writing concerning this bill particularly; I ask you to please consider the impact of your decisions whenever military pay & benefit cuts or any decrease in military funding are … Continue reading To My Congressman
My Favorite Things!
Am I the only one who starts singing a certain song when I read the title of this post? It's been stuck in my head ALL DAY! Hint: It's from The Sound of Music! If it wasn't stuck in your head but is now...you're welcome 🙂 This is another random post that really isn't full of mind … Continue reading My Favorite Things!
The Newellsletter 