Having a high needs baby is hard in a lot of different ways. Like, A LOT of ways. Have I ever mentioned that the Kraken didn't let us leave the house for months? Oh, I have? Frequently? Yeah, I think I'm still a little traumatized. It didn't help that he nursed in short, frequent bursts, … Continue reading How To Tell If Your Baby Is Gaslighting You
Experiences
The Virtues of Boredom
Growing up, I was always reading. Not just books snuck under my desk when we were supposed to be doing useless things like math, but umbrella warning labels on the sidewalk, or the active ingredients list on toothpaste tubes. I'm sure I'm not the only one who had a weird compulsion to read every word … Continue reading The Virtues of Boredom
Threenager
Disclaimer: I'm gonna say up front that I'm high as a kite on cold meds right now. Like, I kind of can't feel the tips of my fingers all the way? So if I make no sense, it's not my fault. If I'm brilliant and witty, it's totally all me. You know the drill. Okay, … Continue reading Threenager
That’s Just Sick
Because I'm an optimist/dumb, I thought I would take to motherhood like a duck to water. I thought I would be that glowing pregnant lady, wandering the farmer's market, pausing with a secret smile every time I felt a kick. I thought I was going to be one of those people. Then, reality. First off, I got … Continue reading That’s Just Sick
5 Life Hacks for Understanding Anxiety
Sometimes I wish I could drag "normal" people into my brain. Just for a tour around, maybe a quick cocktail, so they would understand why I'm so exhausted just being me. This is where I should probably mention that I've dealt with mental health disorders from when I was a little girl. I've known more … Continue reading 5 Life Hacks for Understanding Anxiety
My Struggle
First off, yep, I'm comparing myself to Hitler. Favorably though? I hope? Anyway, it was the first title that popped into my head, and frankly I'm terrible at titles, so I'm going with it. I don't think of myself as a super rushed person. I mean, one of my favorite things about living in NYC … Continue reading My Struggle