Finding Yourself Despite Yourself

There is blood, bright red blood. As it hits the water, tinging it pink, spreading like a wave over the shore, I begin to shake. I know from all the books that this isn’t normal. Brown can be explained away but not fresh blood. My voice falters as I call out to my husband. Sobs [...]

The advice over Dr Ex has been passed on, I shall let you all know if there are any developments. Nextly, see that glittery tag over there in the side bar?~~~~~~>Obey it. Click it. Join. Thus far we’ve got 11 members (for only being operational 3 days, this fact just has me tickled pink). I’m [...]

A dear friend of mine has found her self in a dilly of a pickle. Ok, that is a gross understatement… She’s found herself facing a situation that no mother-to-be could have dreamed up during her most horrid and hormone induced nightmare. After 3 kids she imagined this 4th one would be a breeze (cue [...]

Since my first pregnancy I have turned to online communities for support and friendship. Through the years I’ve found myself the odd woman out. The one who has been willing to say “Sometimes this motherhood gig sucks.” The one who admits glee in teaching her kids to sing “Ring of Fire “, ” [...]

Today I wanted to spew an earful about the ass hats at city hall and our permitting woes. I’ve decided that Murphy’s Law would beat me down and one of the staff would turn out to be a reader, thus I have shelved my tirade for now. Instead I bring you happy baby thoughts and [...]