Nursery Song
Today, my daughter recounted for us a story she’d read about a pregnant woman who put headphones on her belly so her baby could listen to music. When my children stopped laughing, … Continue reading Nursery Song
Tag: Pregnancy
Empathetic Medicine
My daughter turned seven this past weekend. I wanted to post about her birthday, but I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to say. Thinking about my children’s birthdays is … Continue reading Empathetic Medicine
“Happy Mother’s Day! When Are You Due?”
My sister and I, out for a Mother’s Day stroll through the garden, happened upon a Mother’s Day Jewelry and Gift Sale. Having not purchased anything for our own mother … Continue reading “Happy Mother’s Day! When Are You Due?”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Abundance
My response to this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge from The Daily Post. My husband’s comment on this photo: “I can’t help but feel partially responsible.”
My Mama Body
I was going back and looking at my blog posts from our Florida trip. I found myself looking at the one I posted of me in silhouette against the sunset, … Continue reading My Mama Body
You Don’t Feel That Way: Minimizing Women’s Experiences
My husband’s cousin posted a link to an op-ed in The New York Times by Ross Douthat entitled, “The Unborn Paradox.” In the article, Douthat juxtaposes the trials of a … Continue reading You Don’t Feel That Way: Minimizing Women’s Experiences
Imperfect Happiness 