This is part two of a two-part series on my pre and post-natal experience. Continue if you are psychologically prepared.
Toilet Angel: My transcendental experience with a sewer rat
There is nothing quite so life-altering and disturbing as having a live rat swim up your toilet.
The NHS has me questioning my socialist beliefs, Part I: My pregnancy journey with the National Health Service
Pregnancy was not a magical journey. It was an arduous quest through the ravages of nausea, vomiting, heartburn, no recreational drug use, pants wetting, and hauling around a kicking demon in my uterus. It was draining. I desperately needed good medical support to alleviate my anxiety (sans Xanax) and guide me through the ups and downs of pregnancy.
Fear and Loathing in Weight Loss: Ozempic crashes the diet scene
Body positivity had a nice run. Post the Covid 20 that everyone gained while binging Friends and chugging wine, it had a solid 15 minutes of fame. I work from home and don’t think I’ve worn actual pants for more than four hours since 2020. Unfortunately for me, it seems the zeitgeist has returned to Kate Moss’s heroin chic circa 1995.
Scandoval: 9 reasons why we’re all Vanderpumpers now
I live for a good pop culture moment. An event that consumes media and fascinates the public. I love stories that evolve and latch their claws into the hearts and minds of celebrities, tabloids, podcasters, Twitter trolls, and fans.
My Partner wants to cancel Netflix because of Harry & Meghan
When Harry & Meghan hit Netflix, my partner announced he was canceling our account. A few weeks prior, he said he would not be watching the newest installment of The Crown as it did not show the royals in a great light. Needless to say, my partner is a staunch supporter of the monarchy. He …