Even before she was born, I knew I wanted my daughter's middle name to be Faith. Faith is a pretty name, but it is so much more than a moniker to me; it's what I had in my heart when I endeavored to deliver Ella via VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean section. P.S. if the "V" word made you scrunch ... » Learn More about Faith
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Do’s & Don’t’s for Post-Baby Romance
A baby brings about life-changing...changes. (I've had some wine tonight; I'm not bringing my A-game. You've been warned). This is obvious to anyone who has brought that 3-day bundle of joy home or whose social life has been curbed in an effort to maintain the immeasurable importance of The Bedtime ... » Learn More about Do’s & Don’t’s for Post-Baby Romance
Dear Beyonce…
I'm pretty much a fan of anything Beyonce does, but the other day when I was rocking out to Pandora, one of her old songs, "Cater 2 U" (her dumb spelling, not mine), came on and I kinda wanted to kick her. The song is all about women caring for their men to the extent that it makes me want to vomit. ... » Learn More about Dear Beyonce…
My Baggage is Getting Heavy.
For all intents and purposes of this post, I have a sister. And yesterday she really pissed me off. Actually, that's not altogether true; she pretty much broke my heart into a million little pieces. But because it's easier for me to deal with, my initial reaction is always anger. That's just how I ... » Learn More about My Baggage is Getting Heavy.
The Second Coming of Puberty
I remember going to a "special" class with my Girl Scout troop and our moms. The class focused on the intimate details that, for most of us, had yet to arrive. Details like under arm hair and other...stuff. I don't remember much of the class as I think my brain did me a solid and blocked a lot of ... » Learn More about The Second Coming of Puberty