Admittedly, I am wound a little tightly this pregnancy. Paranoia about something going wrong coupled with my lack of quality sleep makes it harder for me to step back, take a deep breath, and tell myself "everything is fine -- chill the heck out."
Read MoreThe one positive I have seen coming out of this is the sheer volume of people coming forward to share their reasons for not talking about their experiences. Ghomeshi is not a stone falling from heaven, he is not an isolated case -- he is indicative of a broken system and upside-down values. We all play a role in creating men like him -- either by excusing their behaviours, gaslighting their victims, disbelieving stories we hear even when something inside of us tells us something is off. It is time for this silence to stop.
Read MoreI think I'm going to have more trouble with my youngest no longer being the youngest in February than he will. Being a mom can be an emotional roller coaster.
Read MoreYes, I am aware that physical gender does not necessarily reflect a child's sexual identity, but right now that is all I have to go on. My pregnancy is not your educational opportunity.
Read MorePregnancy induces very vivid dreams and nightmares for me.
Read MoreIt's no secret that I have depression, or that I try every day to keep it at bay. There are times when this is harder to do -- when I'm being slammed by one bad thing after another, when I'm sick, or when I'm overtired. I'm working on a pretty major stress-related sleep deficit right now, so some days I'm having trouble being happy. Fortunately for me, my 4yr old is good for a daily dose of levity.
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