Ciao! I write this to you from the Liguria region of Italy. Schools closed here four weeks ago, which was when "social distancing" got personal. Until then, coronavirus was a terrible thing, happening to other people. Initially, I like everyone,... Continue Reading →
I had a "low" January. I believe that I am not the only one. I heard a friend say: "What a long year January 2020 was". My husband got a stomach-flu thing. Our son had just started school, for the... Continue Reading →
My husband and I have been married for five years. Just writing that brings up so many memories and emotions surrounding our shared experiences over these last five years: our wedding day, our biggest fights, our families, our friends, our... Continue Reading →
There is so much information out there on what you need and what you should have for your new baby. So, I thought I'd give you a list of what I found useful. Baby Books The two most useful books... Continue Reading →
From time to time, I, like many others, struggle with insomnia. It is my understanding that more and more people regularly medicate for sleep by using sleeping pills and marijuana. This is, according to recent studies, a growing condition among... Continue Reading →
I am going to jump straight to the good news: we have a baby! He is a few months old, fat, demanding, and perfect. My egg, my husband's sperm, another woman's womb. For those of you who are planning IVF,... Continue Reading →
I recently found myself at a social occasion where a married couple was telling stories about a young girl they know who is “a sex addict” and another girl they know that speaks about sex in very explicit terms. They... Continue Reading →
Dear one, I have been thinking a lot about winning and losing lately. We women tend to like to win. Now, I know that is typically seen as a masculine feature but, really, the way women win or lose... Continue Reading →
Woah this one was scary! I prayed and prayed and asked questions of all the right people. All the wrong people also offered me their opinions too. I have been uncomfortable with TMJ, what felt like a too small space... Continue Reading →