"An old woman once told me that wisdom and compassion are not given to us; they can only be discovered. The experience of discovery means letting go of what we know. When we move through the terrible transformation of the elements of loss and grief, we may discover the truth of the impermanence of everything … Continue reading It’s been awhile.
Adjusting to losing 30 lbs, but finding joy, peace, and love.
Today is the big day - hopefully I'll be given the "ok" to increase my activity level and go back to work. Although this last week has been great, taking a break from work and submitting my dissertation for publication, I am ready to get back into the groove, start working again, and start working … Continue reading Adjusting to losing 30 lbs, but finding joy, peace, and love.
Ups, Downs, and Guts!
Sometimes the expectations you have in mind for recovery are not exactly what happens in real life. I came home from the hospital Sunday afternoon looking forward to recovery at home. I was feeling not great, but not horrible and able to tolerate the discomfort and soreness associated with the all the operating room fun … Continue reading Ups, Downs, and Guts!
Mission Accomplished!
I laid down for a much needed night’s sleep on Friday at 9PM. It was a jam packed day for me – full day of work followed up with kids swimming lessons and dinner. I was tired, all I wanted to do was lay down and close my eyes. I scooted under the covers and … Continue reading Mission Accomplished!
36 Weeks
Getting closer to the finish line and I'm getting excited for the parents of these babies, for me, and for my family. As much as I have tried to maintain my status quo since beginning this journey, I have definitely reached a point where that is impossible (I can't even fake it for a short … Continue reading 36 Weeks
35 weeks down, 19 days to go!
35 weeks and all is well. The doctors are super happy with the progress of this pregnancy – the growth and well-being of the twins and their home for the last 35 weeks. The parents of the twins are getting ready for their arrival, excited and maybe a little anxious (rightly so). And, I am … Continue reading 35 weeks down, 19 days to go!
32 Weeks
Rolling right along... 32 weeks and counting. The babies seem to have moved south in the last two days. This means I have room to breathe and can eat again! And, my heartburn hasn't been as bad the last couple of days. You know how it goes though, I can eat and breathe again, but … Continue reading 32 Weeks
Dissertation Drafted and Big Babies
Whew! Finished my dissertation Monday and sent it off for review by my committee. I’m counting down to my defense meeting on November 7th. I have never looked forward to a presentation and Q & A session more than I am looking forward to this meeting; the final step in my doctoral staircase. We’ve made … Continue reading Dissertation Drafted and Big Babies
About 2 months to go!
I have been on cruise control the last couple of months. Get up, go to work, grow babies, work on dissertation, go to bed, and repeat. We have about 2 months to go until D-Day (delivery day), unless the babies or my body decide to wave the white flag early. My belly is stretched and … Continue reading About 2 months to go!
Mad Rush!
Heading in to September, I have come to the realization that the next 10-12 weeks will be a mad rush of finishing my dissertation, defending it, and growing & delivering the babies. Ten weeks is not much time and it goes by so fast! My hope is to finish and defend by the end of October … Continue reading Mad Rush!
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