Happy Lunar New Year to anybody who celebrates it! It’s a bit bittersweet this year, because this is a really important day in my (Vietnamese) culture, and it would’ve been even more special since it’s Goober’s (my baby) first new year. However, due to COVID, we’re not gathering. Being in a mixed race relationship, myContinue reading “Baby’s first Lunar New Year!”
Category Archives: Pregnancy and Parenthood
Parenting, PPD, and Social Media
Interestingly enough, social media has been a lifesaver for me as a new mom and during the time of COVID. While I do have friends and family I can always ask questions to, sometimes I feel like I ask too many and don’t want to be a bother. It’s nice to have another resource orContinue reading “Parenting, PPD, and Social Media”
Parenthood, Then and Now
I sometimes sit and think about how different parenting is now versus when my parents raised me. Sometimes, I wonder if it’s harder now or before. Now, there’s a lot more at your fingertips, thanks to the internet, but I feel like there are so many rules too! I’m someone who loves to read andContinue reading “Parenthood, Then and Now”
The Therapy Paradox
You know what I realized recently while dealing with my postpartum depression/anxiety? The paradox of having to find a therapist when you need it, but not having the mental strength to find one when you need it. In those first two to three months postpartum, I was a hot mess. Sleep deprived. Exhausted. Feeling inept.Continue reading “The Therapy Paradox”
Tell me you’re a mom without saying you’re a mom
I’m part of a few mom groups on social media, and one of them posted something that I found amusing – and any of you mothers out there would probably agree. The post said “Tell me you’re a mom without saying you’re a mom”. Here are some of my favorites: I have these little roommatesContinue reading “Tell me you’re a mom without saying you’re a mom”
Postpartum
TLDR – I have postpartum depression and anxiety, and it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to try to overcome. Also, trigger warning, as I discuss intrusive thoughts and things. Although all the statistics were there – 1 in 7 women and 1 in 10 men get postpartum depression or anxiety (PPD/A) –Continue reading “Postpartum”
Maternity clothing…blah-ternity clothing
I didn’t really start showing or needing maternity clothing til close to the end of my second trimester. I will say though, the shirts and blouse options available were either not terrific looking or expensive (well… More than I was willing to spend on something I would only wear for a small amount of time).Continue reading “Maternity clothing…blah-ternity clothing”
Curse of the bowl cut
Goober came out with a full head of hair. Most people who saw him, their first words tended to be “that hair!” Of course, the flip side of that means we need to cut it sooner than expected. With COVID, we didn’t want to risk taking him to get it done, so we bought babyContinue reading “Curse of the bowl cut”
Somebody’s been eating my lunch
Pregnancy announcements are some of the cutest and funnest things to look up when bored. Granted, grand announcements aren’t my thing, being an introvert – but my husband can’t help but want to prank our parents when it was time for us to make the announcement. Did I mention April Fool’s Day is his favoriteContinue reading “Somebody’s been eating my lunch”
Surprise! Projectile…
As expecting and new parents, you get to hear some horror stories from family and friends. Mostly you hear, “get used to no sleep!” As parents of a boy, you may hear some other fun stories and parenting oops of surprise pees. (Random tip we got from our pediatrician, apparently “it” will go up rightContinue reading “Surprise! Projectile…”
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