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Welcome to the Blog

Yesterday, I wrote the last part of Jack’s birth story (coming soon!). I spent the day remembering a thousand tiny details about his first few days. How he smiled in his sleep while they were rolling me to our room. How we had to go to Publix after being released to pick up my prescription […]

What I'm Learning

It’s Okay to Change Your Mind About What You Want.

Sometimes you celebrate because of life, and sometimes you celebrate in spite of life. Both are important.  I can survive without sugary creamer. Every now and then, I decide to really get serious about eating healthier, and I always start with my creamer. And I always fail about two days in. Because I love flavored creamer.  […]

What I'm Learning

What June Taught Me.

Yesterday kicked off the start of Chris’ residency, something that I’ve been both looking forward to and sort of dreading simultaneously. The start of his career also means the end of a long break where he got to spend tons of time with me and Jack, and I’ve loved every day of that.  Surgery residency […]

What I'm Learning

Residency: It Has Begun.

Stranger Things and Back to School Mantras.

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