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I’ve been in a depressive rut lately, largely due to personal and financial challenges and circumstances. I take antidepressants which help, but also rely heavily on wine in the evenings to relax and zone out. If I have too much to drink, especially if I go out and socialize, I have anxiety the next day […]

At a recent pediatrician visit, my daughter got weighed, as per usual practice. I noted her weight as the nurse read it out loud, and filed it away in the “Google later” category, as I have been doing with her weight since she born. My daughter was born a low-weight premie, and for 2+ years, […]

It has been 2 years since I wrote this post, and 3 since the death of my mom. There is something about the anniversary of life changing events that brings about reflection. I have tried, each year, to carve out time for myself to really stop and consider how all of this has changed me. […]

One of my worst fears going into my parenting journey was having to deal with bullying once we get to that stage in our kid’s life. I’ve spent countless hours thinking and reading about bullying and how I would handle a situation in which my daughter was bullied, or if she was the one doing […]

According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, autoimmune diseases affect up to 50 million in the United States. While there are many different types of autoimmune diseases, the basic common denominator is that the immune system attacks healthy cells. Depending on the type of disorder, the immune system may attack different body tissues or organs. I went […]

Growing up, my husband and I both spent a lot of time with grandparents. Many of my favorite memories are of staying the night at my Grandma’s house, who only lived a few minutes from us. I don’t know that my parents really had many nights “off” where we all stayed with my grandparents, but […]

I’m writing this post anonymously because not all of our family members know that we’ve gone through the egg donation process previously and I’d prefer this story not to be searchable by my icon. My donations aren’t something I publicize, but there are a few people in my life who know that I’ve been an egg donor. […]