Miscarriage. Pregnancy loss. Chemical pregnancy. Still born. You peed on the stick. You saw that pink line. Pregnant. Maybe you were overjoyed, and it was welcome. Maybe it was a shock and fear and panic ran through you, but once the shock settled you were excited, hopeful for this future baby and addition to your family. As soon as you see that line, everything changes. You think names, boy or girl, will you find out gender, how will siblings or partners react? You start planning. In the blink of an eye, future plans have changed. That trip, that small car, the spare bedroom, budget, car ... Read More...
The #Me Too Movement
The Me Too Movement I was reluctant to write about the Me too movement, in any capacity, even though, as a girl mom, it not only concerned me immensely, it intrigued me. What are we teaching our girls? How are we teaching body image? What is acceptable body image and most importantly, what is perceived to be acceptable? How to teach our daughters to embody themselves, own their mantra, their personality and to not let haters hate. But how is too much skin, a too short skirt, a midriff acceptable you ask? Is it even? Is it asking for attention, as so many men and others have vocalized. The ... Read More...