Motherhood I’ve never had less to do, and been so overwhelmed. I’ve never watched more TV, or worked out less. I’ve never loved anyone so much, and feared them even more. I’ve never known something so absolutely, yet been totally confused. I’ve never craved sugar so much.
Oh man. I am scared. Today Ian started to have mystery cries. I’m guessing it’s his tummy, but I’m just guessing. It’s not a hungry cry, it’s all of a sudden total screaming. Terrifying for a new mother. I KNOW I’m not alone, but boy does it feel like it. I feel like I don’t […]Read Post ›
Much like contractions during labor, my new mama moods can fluctuate rapidly and violently. I am riding those waves. Last night I had a nice, long, snotty cry on husband’s shoulder about the following: Being sad that the pregnancy is over. Being sad that all the birth preparation at The Sanctuary is over. Wondering “Who […]Read Post ›
I worked damn hard to not go to the hospital. When I was in overwhelming pain and fantasizing about downing the vicodin in my bathroom leftover from surgery because that’s how much I wanted drugs, it wasn’t enough to get me to go to a hospital. It’s not that I think hospitals are evil, I […]Read Post ›
Mandy Unruh 