I could also call this “Welderbeth Sees a Counselor: Round 2” During The Baby’s last hospitalization, I was stretched to my limit. This GIF is an accurate representation of how I can handle high stress situations. I can look like a total badass until I suddenly don’t anymore. And by fall all to pieces, I … Continue reading
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A Cold and Broken Hallelujah
After The Baby was in the hospital over Christmas, I realized that I had actually lost weight. I was able to do some yoga and I made a point to have healthy food available instead of eating shit out of vending machines like a rat in the corner of the hospital room. The news of weight loss made … Continue reading
A Love Letter to Scared Parents
Hey there- I see you. I see you laying awake at night running through scenarios in your head, preparing yourself for all possible catastrophes. I see you. Maybe you’re on the cusp of a transition- from zero to one kid or from one to 2+ kids. Maybe your parenting situation isn’t what you hoped it … Continue reading
No, I Don’t Want to See What Your Baby Can Do
A few weeks ago, we went to a Down Syndrome Guild picnic at a local amusement park- the kind with the rides that are scary cause they’re real old and the only thing they really do is make you feel a little sick. We’ve done a handful of Guild events but I tend to struggle … Continue reading
Unsolicited Advice for My Sister #7: Have No Fear
(The {Unsolicited} Advice for My Sister series (or UAFMS) was originally meant for my younger sister who got married in the summer of 2012. She just had a baby today. As her older sister, it is my duty to give her advice that she did not ask for. At least in blog form, she can choose to ignore … Continue reading
Dear Son: My Apologies
Hey booger- Maybe, some day you’re going to be a parent. Whether via adoption or the old fashioned way, you’re going to stare at your child lovingly, wonder how God could have created such a perfect little person. You’ll imagine all of the dear times you’ll have together, finger painting in the sunshine and laughing … Continue reading
Welderbeth Sees a Counselor
{HUGE disclaimer: If you read this post and don’t believe me and somehow think that I’m going to a counselor because my son’s behavior is just so bad and we just can’t handle it and you’re thinking, “Oh, my gosh, I will never adopt because all of ‘those kids’ are just too hard to parent”, then I need you … Continue reading
