Tag Archives: perfectionism

Why I don’t bowl: play date edition

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Munch and I went on a play date with Munch’s bestie, Daphne and her mom Velma.  Daphne and Munch share a mutual love of Scooby Doo and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  I was so happy to get a chance to … Continue reading →

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Dare: My One Word Update

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

My journey has been a bit rocky as I try to find my footing.  The frantic pace of work, kids, housework and working on the LTYM show has not allowed me as much time as I wanted to write about my one … Continue reading →

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Keeping it positive

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

My friend Jaime wrote this post the other day about celebrating the positive that we do every day.  I loved this idea.  I still struggle with taking things personally, and I am my own worst critic.  My inner monologue when … 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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Five years – the day I became a mom

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

My sweet Munch, I cannot believe that you’ll be five years old. It seems like just yesterday that you were placed into my arms. Your daddy and I had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. You are such … Continue reading →

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Loss of Innocence, part 1

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

This week is World Suicide Prevention Week as well as the eleventh anniversary of September 11th.  My stories are stories of loss of two young women struck down in the prime of their lives.  Yet they each made a huge … 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 the … Continue reading →

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Steady As We Go

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Today I am publicly thanking the unsung hero in my journey to recovery from postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.  I would not be here without the guidance and support of my husband.  I think that the lyrics from Dave Matthews Band’s … Continue reading →

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My nursing journey with Skeeter

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

I still become upset when I speak about my nursing journey with Skeeter.  I was so well-prepared before she arrived.  I had spent lots of time on http://www.kellymom.com and http://www.drjen4kids.com/, researching how to approach those first six weeks.  The first forty … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Speak For?

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

I speak for those who have no voice and who suffer from an invisible illness.  Moms who suffer from postpartum mood disorders suffer in silence and shame.  I was one of those moms a year ago.  I felt like no … Continue reading →

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