Earlier this year I ran my first marathon. Now I probably couldn’t even run a mile. It’s been seven months since I last ran – the longest stretch I’ve gone without running in 15 years. Running has always been an integral part of my adult life. It’s been my outlet for stress, my connection toContinue reading “Taking a break from running during pregnancy”
Monthly Archives: November 2015
In the wake of tragedy, the hardest question to answer is ‘Why?’
As a child, I was always in search of answers. I was curious about the world around me and my favorite word was probably “why.” Aware of my inquisitive nature, my mom bought me a series of books titled “Tell Me Why: Answers to Hundreds of Questions Children Ask.” I recently flipped through the books, whichContinue reading “In the wake of tragedy, the hardest question to answer is ‘Why?’”
Three months to go before Baby Madelyn arrives
Today marks the beginning of week 27, also known as the start of the third trimester! (Some measure the start of the third trimester at week 28, but I’m sticking with week 27.) With each passing week, I feel more confident about Baby Madelyn’s health. She is at the age of viability, meaning survival outside the wombContinue reading “Three months to go before Baby Madelyn arrives”
Essays on motherhood 