The first time I was pregnant, Hyperemesis Gravidarum impacted my life greatly. I missed a LOT of work and people just didn’t understand why I couldn’t cope with my nausea. (Hello…I was in the hospital 5 times!) Work was the thing that was the most negatively affected by my illness. Ray had a hard time […]
Morning Sickness On Steroids
January 29, 2011 by 20 Comments
Hello there…any chance you remember me? Let’s see…since we last spoke (you know I consider these posts conversations, right?) we’ve had some excitement around the Happy Brown House. Ok, so excitement probably isn’t the correct term, but it has been, shall we say…“eventful“ around our house. For me, pregnancy brings nausea–not just the “throw-up-and-move-on-with-my-day” kind […]
The Masks We Wear
October 30, 2010 by 1 Comment
As I started seeing the costumes and candy corn grace the shelves of Target, I heard a soul-whisper. Accompanied by a cupped hand and straining to make out the hushed voice that tickles the ear, “What are you hiding behind?” I ponder these words, rolling them around like dice in my hand. Examining them. Counting the dots. […]
Thoughts On Canning…
September 23, 2010 by 2 Comments
Wear tennis shoes. Your feet and back will thank you. Drink lots of water. I got lost in the task at hand and realized I was soooooo thirsty. Plus, if you drink lots of water, you’ll have a built-in break Bring in the reinforcements! It’s always more fun to have an extra hand or two to […]
The Power of Words
July 28, 2010 by 1 Comment
My second post is up at The MOB Society today! Come on over and check it out. We’re talking about “The Power of Words”. Even if you don’t have a boy, I have a feeling this post applies to all of us. Happy Reading! Oh, and there is also a giveaway at the bottom of […]
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