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
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The Real Story Of Christmas
**Deep breath** Here goes. We don't do Jesus in our house. I grew up Christian-ish, went to Catholic school because it was the best private school we could afford (CA public schools are, um, ever so slightly under-funded), and grew up in a country where talking heads talk about the "war on Christmas" with all … Continue reading The Real Story Of Christmas
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
So You Want To Be A Parent
I have several people I love dearly who are considering taking the plunge into reproduction. Not a one of them has asked me for advice (I can't imagine why), but if they did, I'd ask them a few simple questions: Have you ever been in that relationship where you want to be together all. the. … Continue reading So You Want To Be A Parent
Grown Ups Ruin Mary Poppins
Let's get one thing straight: I love "Mary Poppins." As a kid it was one of my favorites, even though I was terrified of the scary old men in the bank. (Come to think of it, I'm still terrified of scary old men in banks) But now that I have a kid, one who's completely … Continue reading Grown Ups Ruin Mary Poppins
Bad Advice: A Waste Of Resources
There is literally no way your brain can comprehend how little sleep you get with a baby. Seriously, I went for the better part of a year only getting sleep in 2 hour chunks (max!), and even I can't comprehend surviving that. I heard once that after 24 hours of sleeplessness you start to enter … Continue reading Bad Advice: A Waste Of Resources
Glint of Light 