So here I am. Tired, mentally drained, smelling like rotten milk. My nails are broken, legs unshaved and I’m pretty sure I forgot to put deodorant on today. Motherhood. You’ve been there right? If not, you certainly know someone who has. You’ve seen the memes on Facebook. You’ve read about it in a book. You’ve …
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Hump Day
Today is a Wednesday, which would usually mean “hump day,” or half way through the work week. On a typical day, I would be at the office, finishing up my last project for the day before heading to the gym and then home to make dinner for my husband. The best part of my day …
Hospital Bed Rest
For the last 11 weeks, I’ve had a one-track mind. My baby is literally the only thing in the world that matters. Three weeks ago, that feeling intensified, and now I know with full certainty, that feeling will never go away. On April 20 at 2 a.m., I got up to use the restroom. When …
The Scariest Day of My Life
After discussing my very bleak options, my husband and I elected to undergo an emergency cervical cerclage procedure.
Preterm 