Darcie was 18 weeks on July 22nd. Due Date: Dec 23 Halfway done She is almost halfway through, and she cannot get over how fast this has gone, but yet her December due date seems lifetimes away. Her tummy protrudes now, there is no hiding anything anymore. Figuring out her wardrobe, where she feels confident and looks appropriate is a daily struggle. She is starting to feel the flutters of movement but no full blown movement yet. And she is emotional; flying off from happy, to extreme sadness in a moments notice. She feels absolutely bat shit crazy. Over analyzing, over thinking, ... Read More...
Confessions Of a Working Mommy
Confessions Of A Working Mommy There are some days where I rock it hard and I even surprise myself. I killed it at the 9-5, dinner was ready at a decent time, bath and kids in bed by 7:30. Wha…...just happened!? Those days are like Christmas here. Shit just doesn’t happen often. Usually I’m a hot mess. But I have learned a thing or 2 working full time while having 2 babies. Things that actually help my stress level and leave for working in one piece. It’s not a solution and you still need to time your mornings out, but I have found when I do these things, I feel more like June fucking ... Read More...
My Hypothetical Mommy (Moms everywhere before kids)
I have to laugh at myself and give my head a good solid shake. And as you read this, even if you are the purest and strictest of all moms, you will have a relatable moment. But, remember us before kids? When we would adamantly state that our future kids would never stay up late or never watch tv. They would never embarrass you with a tantrum in a store. How fucking funny is that shit now? I look back at that woman fondly as my “hypothetical” mom self. So, in light of mom shaming everywhere, I am going to shame myself. Because for 1, shaming is horrible and I believe a form of bullying and ... Read More...