Tag Archives: anxiety

Quest for the holy grail – bra shopping

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

After nursing for a combined total of thirty-three months, my old (non-nursing bras) just did not fit.  They were all stretched out.  I knew that I could not go up on stage without adequate foundation garments, so I planned a … Continue reading →

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My secret life

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

I made a joke with my coworkers the other day about the number of e-mail accounts that I have. They were horrified when I nonchalantly mentioned that I had four e-mail accounts. One of these accounts is my work account. … Continue reading →

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Singing as self-care

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

Yes, you read that title correctly.  I would love for you to come over to my sweet friend Yael’s blog today to hear about how I view singing as self-care.  http://www.mamascomfortcamp.com/singing-jenny/ Yael Saar is a mama on a mission to … Continue reading →

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Journey towards strength

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

I am finally not feeling sore after my first personal training session this past Tuesday.  As I stated in my previous post about my one word for 2013, I was committing to challenge myself this year.  I needed to rebuild my … Continue reading →

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Jealousy: my old nemesis

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

I am pouring my heart out with Shell today regarding the ugliest of emotions: jealousy.  I am insanely jealous of those moms who seem to make motherhood look so easy and graceful.  I always feel like I can never live up … Continue reading →

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Horror Show in my Mind: Intrusive Thoughts

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

***Trigger warning: If you are feeling fragile or struggling, this post might be triggering.  I talk about intrusive thoughts. *** This week I was plunged back into the hell  of my postpartum depression and anxiety, triggered by an infant death in my state … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of the Dirty Girl

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Four weeks ago on August 18, I ran my first ever 5K obstacle course in the Wisconsin Dirty Girl Mud Run.  I was fortunate enough to run with my dear cousin.  We traveled down to the race together which helped … Continue reading →

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Dare to Care: Skeeter’s Story

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Today I would like to tell you more about my little Skeeter.  She is so resilient, and she was the happiest patient in the hospital according to the wonderful nurses on West 7 at Children’s Hospital.  I did a guest … Continue reading →

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Dare to Care: Munch’s Story

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

This is the tagline for our wonderful Children’s Hospital annual campaign for donations.  I cannot say enough about this amazing facility.  I feel so fortunate to have this facility in our own backyard.  Today I am going to talk about … Continue reading →

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The Morning Routine Revisited

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

This is an update to my post about how the morning routine was a huge trigger for me.  http://tranquilamama.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/my-undoing-the-morning-routine/   The morning routine still creates anxiety for me, but I am able to better manage my reactions to it. Two of … Continue reading →

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