07 May 2014

Ginger, Grey, and Yellow

Being a new mum was overwhelming at first. I can't imagine anyone thinking otherwise as they hold, for the first time, the tiny person they've just spent the last nine months creating. Because of the method of my delivery, I didn't have the use of my legs for quite a while afterward. Lots of time to cuddle with my perfect bundle of joy and debate about...

28 April 2014

A Whole New World

After a hiatus enforced by yet another extended hospital stay (3 weeks this time) and subsequent concerns with my health, I am not only returning to blog another day, but also celebrating my promotion to Mummy! Charles Matthew Fenton Johns was born on April 11, 2014 at 5:20pm, weighing 6 lbs 6 oz. and measuring a whopping 18 inches long.His measurements...

27 January 2014

Week(s) in Review: Home Sweet Home

Yeah, I know it's been forever since I posted an "In Review" piece. And to be honest, a LOT has gone on. Let's recap: - I'm pregnant! - We are having a boy! This photo is how we told everyone; most people got it, but there was some confusion as to whether or not it was twins. - We went to Walt Disney World on our Christmas vacation! - We survived...

17 January 2014

Flat-Out Friday: Baby Shaming

Stop me if you've done this before: You've just dressed to go out, and you turn and look in the mirror. "Well, I guess it won't ever look like it did on the mannequin," you think with a sigh before heading out the door. With me so far? We all know that's body shaming, and we ALL know that it's wrong, that we shouldn't do it to ourselves, and that...

15 January 2014

From One Survivor to Another

This week I was asked by a dear friend to send along a note of encouragement and support to one of his family members who was unlucky enough to experience something similar to what I did two years ago. This request was very humbling but I agreed right away. Today, I would like to share what I sent with all of you.  (PS: the recipient is a giant Doctor Who fan - I couldn't help myself.) ... two years ago I ended up being as incredibly unlucky...