What’s Really Going On

You may be wondering the REAL reason I’ve been blogging lightly over the past three months. Well, our daughter has some news to share with you: Instead of blogging, I’ve been napping. Yes, we’re having a baby! After such a long journey, we’ve finally made it to the second trimester. The baby’s heartbeat is strong. … Continue reading What’s Really Going On

How I Inadvertently Started Eating the Paleo Diet and Began to Feel Better

Here we are, trying to lose weight and attempting another fad diet… Wait, that’s not what’s really going on! Let me back up and tell you about my food sensitivities and how we stumbled on to this one. I’m gluten intolerant, so I can’t eat your typical breads, pastas, and cereals. I’m also sensitive to … Continue reading How I Inadvertently Started Eating the Paleo Diet and Began to Feel Better

I have to eat WHAT to stay pregnant?!

I’ve written before about our struggle to stay pregnant and I thought I would share with you the latest chapter in our fertility journey. Above photo: Dinner: beef, salad, farro, potatoes by Sarah Gilbert I’m seeing an acupuncturist who specializes in fertility. I think she’s rather brilliant and knowledgeable and — I mean this in … Continue reading I have to eat WHAT to stay pregnant?!

Yes, these are Maternity Clothes and, No, I’m Not Pregnant

Why do we feel scared to talk about fertility issues in public places? Almost every woman I know has a story to tell. Friends and family who have tried to get pregnant for years, who have miscarried. Again and again. Once, twice, three times. We are not alone, yet we feel alone. At what point … Continue reading Yes, these are Maternity Clothes and, No, I’m Not Pregnant