Category: Parenthood
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Terror by Nightlight: Female-Led Fear Calms My Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety is the ultimate monster under the bed. It’s there, lurking around every corner. Creeping in the shadowy corners of my brain. The more I try to ignore it, the more I push it down, the gnarlier it gets when it surfaces. The women in these books get me. They see me. They might… Read more
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5 Strange Pregnancy Symptoms That No One Talks About
Naseau. Fatigue. A constant need to pee. Yeah, yeah. We’ve all heard about the basic pregnancy symptoms. Whenever a woman pukes in a movie, we know exactly what that means. In reality, pregnancy symptoms aren’t limited to digestive issues. They not only vary wildly for every person, but they can also be different for every Read more
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Third Trimester Slow Living: Pregnancy Rituals That Settle My Mind
Last week was Mother’s Day. My little family of three went on our first camping trip of the season and our last camping trip as a family of three. The idea that we’re not going camping again before my due date in early July makes me feel desperate and blue. Of course, we could fit Read more