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*Please note, this post was originally published on my former blog “Here Comes Baby One” on September 19, 2011. I’m republishing this content on this website to have it all in one place. Hope you enjoy digging up memory lane with me! ________________________________________ So I’ve been experiencing sharp pains in my lower right abdomen since the 11th and it’s been worrisome. Since I didn’t have a kidney infection and the urgent care doctor told me it was normal to have the pain, I didn’t really think much about…
*Please note, this post was originally published on my former blog “Here Comes Baby One” on September 16, 2011. I’m republishing this content on this website to have it all in one place. Hope you enjoy digging up memory lane with me! ______________________________ I went to the doctor on Sunday to see if I had a kidney infection since my lower back was in pain and my bladder hurt when I had to pee. We waited for about two hours just to see a doctor at urgent care, I took a pee test and she told…
My mom passed away eight days ago. I was traveling already when she passed. I actually had gotten engaged the day prior, and my dad likes to reassure me that seeing my engagement pictures was the last big smile she produced. She had waited until I left and boarded my plane for Europe, holding on at least that long, telling me, “I’ll do my best,” prior to me leaving, before she took a terrible turn. I knew those words were meant to make me feel okay about leaving. A month before she had told me she promised to hang…
Dear Superwoman, Have you taken a breath today? I mean really, truly, stopped and just breathed? No? I figured. Do it now for me. Inhale deep and slowly exhale. Feels good, right? Now I want you to listen very closely. I’m going to say things you don’t want to hear. But you need to. Perfect is a word you’ve so desperately strived for all your life. You’ve carefully set so many things into motion and if everything goes according to plan, it all works out. But, what if it doesn’t? Do you know how to…
