An Assortment of Thoughts and Experiences
I was stunned. I wanted the results to be negative, but of course, they weren't. I was at the hospital ready to give birth to my second child and there I was, COVID-19 positive. The nurses quickly left our room and before I knew it, we were isolated. I felt anxious that they would take … Continue reading My Newborn and I Tested Positive for COVID-19
I left work and found my husband on our couch staring ahead into a future that was unknown for us both. I looked down, lightly touching my pregnant belly and then sat down, pulling his head into what little space was left available in my lap. I wanted to be the unwavering source of support … Continue reading The Sound of Silence
I had a hard day, but to be clear, I’ve had a lot of hard days. Just a few weeks ago, I left to go to work and within an hour I received a phone call from my disgruntled husband. Since the beginning of the pandemic, one of us has been working from home while … Continue reading Why We Need to Stop Comparing Stay at Home and Working Moms
You cried for me last night. This wasn’t a normal cry, but a cry that I felt in my heart and in my bones. It was a cry for me, your mama, and I knew it. I went into your room and you immediately stood. Your hair was stuck to your face from the tears … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Toddler
I cried, a lot. When I say a lot, I don't mean I shed a few tears, but instead it likens more to a torrential downpour. I had the ugly crying face on repeat, and it didn't seem like it was ever going to get better. After giving birth to Aria, I made sure to … Continue reading Postpartum Depression: Don’t Keep it a Secret
In Between the Margins 