Jackie Rose tried to be a good 21st-century wondermom. Really, she did. But somewhere at the corner of Career and Motherhood, she realized that balance is an illusion and retreated back into the comfort of chaos. Now, Jackie’s pregnant with her third kid – what was she THINKING? – and taking a moment to wonder whether she’ll actually be able to sleep in the bed she made for herself without having bad dreams...

Browse by Tags

All Tags » Pregnancy (RSS)

• Abby
• Asher
• Delivery
• Due Date
• Health
• Hemorrhoids
• Hopelesness
• magic mushrooms
• What to Expect When You're Expecting

• Preparation H(ate): An Open Letter to my Hemorrhoid

  Dear Hemorrhoid, I hate you. I really do. You make all the fun things in life decidedly less so. For example, sitting down. I used to take that for granted, but now I have to brace myself whenever I go in for a landing. You distract me from all that is... Posted Sep 21 2008, 03:23 PM by Pregnant Pause with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Pregnancy, Hopelesness, Health, Hemorrhoids

• Bad Things, Part 3: What To Expect When You’re Expecting

  There’s no shortage of information out there on all things pregnancy. Websites like this one – ePregnancy has been one of my faves since long before I started blogging here! – and of course magazines, books, newsletters and even podcasts promise a wealth... Posted Sep 07 2008, 09:49 PM by Pregnant Pause with | with no comments Filed under: Pregnancy, magic mushrooms, What to Expect When You're Expecting

• Home Sweet Home?

  Ugh. We’re home. The kids were so happy to see us, they almost lost their minds. (The feeling was mutual!) But after about 10 minutes of loving them up, I suddenly remembered why we’d left them in the first place: My shrieking, overtired little blessings... Posted Aug 11 2008, 02:24 PM by Pregnant Pause with | with no comments Filed under: Asher, Abby, Due Date, Pregnancy, Delivery