Hi. My name is Julia, I am nearly nine months pregnant during a pandemic trying to manage owning my own business, a house remodel, a marriage, and three pets. I’m not sinking, but I wouldn’t say the last few months have been smooth sailing either. Mainly I’m just sleepy. There’s a part of me that feels riddled with guilt if I complain … Keep reading…
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I’ve wondered when I would write this post for years. Sometimes, after particularly promising procedures, it felt imminent. Other times nearly impossible. After four years, six invasive procedures, hundreds of injections, and thousands of pills I can hardly believe it’s time to tell you I’m pregnant. My little girl is set to enter the world this November. And while I’m literally overwhelmed … Keep reading…
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I can’t stop talking about acupuncture. If we’re friends on Instagram, you’ve surely seen my posts from the heated massage chairs as I relax with a face full of needles. And as for the friends in real life? Well… I assume they’re ready for me to change the subject. In 2019 I started visiting Modern Acupuncture, and it has in all seriousness … Keep reading…
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I haven’t reached the highs of infertility treatment yet, but I am familiar with the lows. They come in waves. I’ve been open about the fluctuating emotions that come along with infertility treatment. Sometimes everything is normal – and other times, like an angsty teenager, I am devastated and livid and so unbelievably tired. But unlike the last time I felt this … Keep reading…
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