This is Harder Than I Thought: Neck Rolls and Armpit Crud
My husband once told me a story about a woman who had become so obese, that it was impossible for her to clean her own body. One day the woman got extremely sick, but the doctors were at a loss…
This is Harder Than I Thought: I Just Want to Sleep at Night
Have you ever wondered what causes zombie mommies? The answer is simple: reverse cycling. This phenomenon causes your baby to become nocturnal, sleeping through the day and staying up at night. At first, this diurnal rest seems lovely—you are free…
This is Harder Than I Thought: Going Back to Work aka Can a Mommy Get a Break?
Going back to work is one of the most challenging decisions a mom can make, both financially and emotionally. A pre-baby break from work vs. a Post-baby break from work.During the first few weeks alone with my newborn, I longed…
This is Harder Than I Thought: Lactation or the Art of Milking One’s Self in Public
Ladies, love them or hate them, we all have boobs. For most of your life, these constant companions are merely aesthetic. We strap them down for workouts, we push them up for dates, but mostly we treat them like any…