This post is about infertility and miscarriage.
Author: Taylor Duarte
Starting Over (Again)
Big sigh.... here we go. It has been a long time since I shared on this space. We have all heard that before. Especially if you've been a reader here in the past. I recently picked up writing again. I started last November during NanoWriMo. My intention was to simply start writing. Something - ANYTHING!… Continue reading Starting Over (Again)
Taking an Emotional Time Out
Hey there, and welcome back! It's been a minute since I did an emotional check in, and talked about some things on the topic of emotional intelligence. I have to say I haven't been doing as many personal check-ins as I used to. I used to take time to myself every day. I would go… Continue reading Taking an Emotional Time Out
Insight into Vaurina’s Childhood Trauma
Hello there, and welcome back!! I promised I would share more of my writing, and today is that day! Please, keep in mind that all of the writing here is original, and the property of Taylor Renee Duarte, and protected by copyright. Therefore, it cannot be used by any other parties other than myself for… Continue reading Insight into Vaurina’s Childhood Trauma
Writing Update
Hey there, and welcome back! I have been getting back to writing lately. I haven't been tracking my wordcount which is a new thing. I have just been letting myself be creative and write when I feel like it. When I am not writing, or my baby is needing extra attention and cuddles, I am… Continue reading Writing Update
11,217 Words – Life Chit Chat
Nanowrimo this year did not go quite as planned, or maybe it did? I had a pretty good feeling that I was not going to make it to 50,000 words. I hoped, and thought maybe, just maybe I will get in some super long writing days. But it didn't happen. And that's okay!! I'm just… Continue reading 11,217 Words – Life Chit Chat
Mixed Feelings – Postpartum Update
Hey there, welcome back to the mess. If you read the title you know I'm having mixed feelings. Hosting Thanksgiving with my family went really well. I liked hosting, and doing the cooking, and seeing family. It was cool to see my grandparents hold our baby, and spend time together. On the other hand my… Continue reading Mixed Feelings – Postpartum Update
Breastfeeding/Mental Health Update Continued
Hello, I'm exhausted. Today I feel like I'm dealing with a huge hormone shift. My head hurts. My body aches. My breasts are so sore. I'm nauseous. My joints are killing me. And I'm BURNING up. I didn't get a chance to check my temperature. Ya know, between a full time job and taking care… Continue reading Breastfeeding/Mental Health Update Continued
PPD SUCKS!
Hello, and welcome back.... It seems talking about the very real shit going on in my life is pushing me to post more here. I honestly don't even have the energy to fake happy right now. Does anyone else feel this way? When you're going through a hard time or depressed it's hard enough to… Continue reading PPD SUCKS!
How the transition is going
Howdy, and welcome back! This is a continuation post about my decision to stop breastfeeding. I got a couple tips from some other moms about how to transition. This may be helpful to anyone who is stopping breastfeeding in general. I wanted to sort of catalog what I'm trying and doing to help ease my… Continue reading How the transition is going
Aimlessly On Point 