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Depression, Motherhood, Personal

I Do Not Have PPD

Dec 08. 2010

In response to my last post, many people have suggested that I go see a doctor and be screened for PPD (post partum depression). And reading each one of those comments made me angry. I couldn't quite pinpoint the reason. They are just trying to be supportive — why the hate? Did my anger stem from their recognizing the ugly truth? Do I really have PPD? I took a cold hard look at myself. And I realized: no. I do not have PPD. If I had PPD, I would find no joy in my daughter's gummy smiles, explosive farts, and sudden bursts of laughter. If I had PPD, I would have little or no desire in taking care of my daughter. If I had PPD, I would...

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Personal

Thirty

Dec 07. 2010

Today is my thirtieth birthday. And it is turning out to be the worst birthday that I can remember. Actually, the past couple of weeks have been pretty horrible overall. This past Friday, I discovered that J was planning a surprise party for later that night and I became furious at him. How dare he plan a party at home when the house is a mess and he knows that I'm in no condition to entertain? That whenever we have more than two guests at a time, and/or they stay past 8pm, the baby gets overstimulated and becomes particularly difficult when it comes time to put her to sleep? How dare he plan a party for 8:30pm when he knows that the baby's fussy time is between the hours of 8pm and midnight? When the...

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Art/Design, Baby, Cute, Education, Geek, Star Wars

A is for Ackbar

Dec 03. 2010

Graphic designer Brandon Peat created a series of Star Wars alphabet prints in order to decorate his son Tycho's nursery. The result is magnificent to say the least! The prints have been compiled into a book titled A is for Ackbar, which can be purchased by donating a minimum of $15 to Tycho's college fund. And according to the product/donation page, the volume of donations have been so overwhelming that the donation drive will now end on Thursday, December 9 at 11:59PM EST. What a fun and creative way to decorate your little one's nursery, celebrate one of the greatest film franchises of all time, and build a healthy education fund! I had featured Star Wars ABC Cards before, but I must admit that...

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Funny, Geek, Music

Cosplay With My Heart

Dec 01. 2010

I know that Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are" is one of the most overplayed songs of the year, but I love it all the same for the catchy tune and oh-so-sweet lyrics. When I see your face there's not a thing I wouldn't change'Cause you're amazing, just the way you areAnd when you smile, the whole world stops and stare for a while'Cause you're amazing, just the way you are So when College Humor released the parody song and video, "Cosplay With My Heart," I immediately pressed 'play' and allowed my geeky side to mingle with my inner pop music enthusiast. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Via Fashionably Geek. ...

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