With all of the complexities of 2020 and carrying twins, all I wanted was a little simplicity in my life. Ya know? Lately I find myself wanting to sing the first verse of Lauryn Hill’s Ex-Factor to people that seem intent on making things difficult. “It could all be so simple, but you’d rather make … Continue reading It could all be so simple…
I think we may finally be at the point of not seeing CBD as taboo, or as some sort of dangerous drug. Whether it’s for pain or stress, insomnia or anxiety, there is clear evidence of CBD’s effectiveness. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most prevalent component in marijuana (Harvard Med - link below) but is … Continue reading C for CBD Oil
When my Apple Watch tells me to breathe, I always hit snooze or ignore it. Who has time to breathe these days?! If I take a whole minute for deep breathing, that’s one less minute I can use to worry about my life. apple.com As crazy as it sounds, that’s pretty much what happens. In … Continue reading B for Breathing
I was trying to think of a series to dive into the many options for anxiety treatment and was inspired by a fellow blogger, Calm Wildness, to consider the ABC’s of coping with anxiety. Let’s kick it off with acupuncture. While I’ve never tried it, I’ve known many people who have received these treatments for … Continue reading A for Acupuncture
When babies are born, it’s pretty common that their parents will keep track of when and how much they eat, when and how much they poop, when and for how long they sleep, etc. Metrics that the pediatrician will want to know at the numerous visits during the first couple months. For some, an app … Continue reading Let me tell you bout my best friend
Hey hey! I recently started ending each day with a song that I thought described my adventures and feelings. It’s kind of hilarious to look back on the week and see what a rollercoaster it was, just based on the songs of the day. For example, check out this week’s... Monday: Mama by Boyz II … Continue reading Songs of the Week
On November 1, I pushed out two amazingly strong baby girls and suddenly tripled the amount of kids in our little family. Luna and Calla came into this world and immediately changed lives, mine included of course. At only 35 weeks they spent very little time in the NICU and have been thriving ever since. … Continue reading I Did a Thing
I’m constantly bridging the gap between staying informed and trying not to dwell on the things I can’t control in the world. There is so much going on, it’s almost nauseating. Having general anxiety means that I tend to worry excessively about just about anything. Being pregnant means that things upset me that usually wouldn’t. … Continue reading Take care
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When I meet new professionals, my elevator pitch includes a little bit of everything without doing too much. But my passions are women’s health research and Biotech. My research fueled my passion to be at the forefront of efforts to cure endometriosis and promote the importance of biomedical research as a whole. My interest in … Continue reading FemTech
