I am terrified of pregnancy and childbirth. Terrified. I have extreme anxiety about all the things that could go wrong, from placental problems to me having a stroke on the operating table. I live in a constant state of worry, sometimes manageable, but other times so extreme it keeps me up at […]
Lightning rarely strikes the same spot twice. But when it does, it is momentous. Lightning strikes are multifaceted. On one hand, they’re beautiful — colorful, unexpected, energizing. On the other hand, they’re destructive — violent, merciless, deadly. If you’re lucky enough to be an observer, you’re filled with awe and […]
There’s this romanticized idea of what pregnancy is or should be like for expectant mothers. Women are supposed to be mesmerized by the miracle taking place inside them, so totally in love with the changes their bodies are undergoing and grateful for the opportunity to nurture and bring forth new […]
“Your child has _____.” These are words no parent ever wants to hear. It doesn’t matter whether the diagnosis is Autism Spectrum Disorder or cancer; the flood of emotions is intense and raw and sometimes debilitating. I know because I’ve been through it. Every painful, nightmarish step toward acceptance. I’ve […]
Know what’s good about having severe morning sickness (also known as hyperemesis of pregnancy)? NOTHING. Nothing’s good about it. Yes, the baby part is good, but it’s hard to think of that when your head’s married to your toilet bowl and the mere smell of your favorite foods makes you […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By now, most people I know personally are aware that Mr. Sammich and I are expecting baby #3. We weren’t expecting to expect any baby #3s, but shit happens, and as far as shit happening, I suppose this is some pretty blessed shit. Blessed in that […]
It’s no secret I’m pro-vaccination. I believe any step I can take to protect my children and loved ones is a step worth making. When Alister, almost 6, was born, I was hesitant about administering mass quantities of different vaccinations at once. The junk science of Andrew Wakefield had exploded […]
I’m an empath. Most people look at this word with confusion or curiosity. Empath? And? I suppose that’s a positive. If I had said I’m clairvoyant or I have psychic powers, chances are you wouldn’t have made it this far down the page. But empath? That’s relatively “normal” enough to still be intriguing. To be […]