Finding the Balance When I first became a mom, life was simple. Okay, stop laughing. I guess I mean maternity leave was simple because I only had to focus on the baby. Once maternity leave ended, life got complicated. Between breastfeeding/pumping, going to work, grading a million essays, making baby food, dealing with midnight feedings,Continue reading “Taut Rubber Band”
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The Sex Talk
Talking About Sex Let’s face it. There is nothing less sexy than talking about sex. Unfortunately, being able to talk about sex is ESSENTIAL to having a healthy sex life. After having our son, my husband and I stopped talking about sex. I was preoccupied with the baby, and my husband was put on theContinue reading “The Sex Talk”
Back in the Saddle
Let’s Talk Sex For many, talking about sex and the issues women have after having a baby is awkward and uncomfortable. For me, talking about sex comes fairly naturally. I don’t take it too seriously because let’s face it: sex is weird. This one is for those of you who think you are alone inContinue reading “Back in the Saddle”
Constructive Communication
Communicating problems with my husband was really difficult. And this went both ways. We both got defensive and hurt when the other explained an issue we had with the other, especially when it came to sex, but I’ll discuss that in a subsequent blog. One day, we were discussing this problem–not being able to talkContinue reading “Constructive Communication”
Nobody Told Us
When you are pregnant, everyone tells you how hard it will be. “You won’t get any sleep!” “They will cry all the time!” “Your life will never be the same!” I have so many problems with people who do that to pregnant women. When women are at their most vulnerable, they don’t want or needContinue reading “Nobody Told Us”
Marriage After Mommy 