Tag Archives: moms

Imagine the possibilities…

Posted on May 12, 2018 by izzy82

Content Notice: Parts of the below scenarios focus on traditional, heterosexual, cis-gender roles/norms. I did incorporate a non-binary, LGBTQ focus too but I recognize I am not the ideal person to speak on behalf of the LGBTQ and/or non-binary community … Continue reading →

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Do they even make maternity clothes for interviews?

Posted on May 9, 2018 by izzy82

Well those of you who read this blog regularly know that my husband and I have spent the better part of the past two years in a vortex of extreme situations. First there was 2016 when we experienced two rounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American work life is BS, family, feeling isolated, FMLA, grief, intersectional feminism, mental health, moms, pregnancy, pregnant people, pregnant people who are outside the gender binary, rants, shifting cultural norms, we need better, work | Leave a comment

On Having Thin Skin

Posted on March 31, 2018 by izzy82

I’ve heard it a lot throughout my life; that I can’t let things get to me so much. There are all different ways this idea has been expressed to me… “You have to grow a thick skin.” “Who cares what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged care, compassion, coping, don't care to not care, empathy, empathy is the way to be, mental health, mom-ally, moms, motherhood, self-care, self-compassion, trauma, women | Leave a comment

Breast milk for Thought

Posted on March 18, 2018 by izzy82

Sometimes I like to kick back and observe the utter belief/behavior/attitude pendulum that American society just can’t seem to get out of. As a group, Americans are fickle. We are inept at finding balance and middle ground. Why? My personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged attachment parenting, babies, beyond the gender binary, breastfeeding, Dr. William Sears, gender norms, gender roles, intersectional feminism, just say no to perfectionism, moms, paid parental leave, parenting, perfectionism, perfectionism is sexism, perfectionism used to oppress and be oppressed, rants, sexism, shifting cultural norms, WIC, women, women's health, women's rights | Leave a comment

Pre-motherhood musings

Posted on January 13, 2018 by izzy82

Hello all! Happy New Year! May 2018 be a year full of happiness, health, compassion and love for you, yours and everyone. For my little family, I am hoping 2018 will be a year far different (in a positive way) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged intersectional feminism, mental health, miscarriage, mom-ally, moms, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, self-care, shifting cultural norms, social justice, women's health, women's rights | Leave a comment

When a friend finds hope to be a 4-letter word, here’s how you can help

Posted on September 3, 2017 by izzy82

Disclaimer – I’m not a doctor nor am I writing this as a healthcare provider. I am writing this based upon my understanding of information I’ve received over the past few months. Second disclaimer- this post focuses specifically on miscarriage. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, depression, friends, friends for life, friendships, gestational trophoblastic disease, hope, miscarriage, missed miscarriage, molar pregnancy, moms, parenting, partial molar pregnancy, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, reproductive health, self-advocacy, self-care, silver linings, trauma, women, women's health | Leave a comment

Mis. Miss. Missed.

Posted on June 7, 2017 by izzy82

CN (Content Note): This post discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss, trauma and depression. I was on our couch, sobbing so hard I couldn’t breathe. Tissues were scattered around. “I want the baby back,” I said to my husband. “I know. Me … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family, friends, friends for life, friendships, grief, hope, loss, love, marriage, miscarriage, missed miscarriage, moms, parenting, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, pregnant people, pregnant people who are outside the gender binary, rainbow baby, Relationships, sadness, trauma, women, women's rights | Leave a comment

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