Since getting pregnant, sharing the news with family, friends, and co-workers, and, now, looking quite pregnant – I’ve gotten my fair share of comments and well-meaning advice about pregnancy and parenthood. Sometimes it makes my day, other times…well, not so much. Many I found in a talk conference from the OBGYN in Celebration for theRead the whole post >>
Archives for May 2010
Friday Odds and Ends.
I have my first baby shower after work today. I’m a bit excited, but also weirdly nervous that no one will show up since I’ve been working here less than a year. WHAT IF NO ONE LIKES ME? Besides that weird anxiety, being the center of attention is an odd thing for me. I sortRead the whole post >>
It's Complicated. Or, Maybe I'm Just Paranoid.
“If only she could control her children. They are wild.” “He’s so undisciplined. And you know why? His mother is never home.” “She never leaves her kids, so they are attached to her and don’t deal well with others.” With raised eyebrows and hushed tones. Judgment. So much judgment. I knew that parenthood would makeRead the whole post >>
