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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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I have a fever

For those of you following along on this little journey, here is an update. I have a fever, but I'm also freezing, nauseous, dizzy, feel weak, and my breasts are super painful. Like, "accidentally touch and in tears painful". You would think I have the flu or that I was pregnant again! (I'm not, I… Continue reading I have a fever