Please go back and write that entire diatribe on the form! It’s insulting to ask if you’re tired. It’s a permanent state of being. Instead, they should offer you a “nap room” and watch your kids for an hour. Glad you’re feeling better super woman!
Ha ha ha, yes! Next time I will do it. They already got a letter from me as this is the same medical group where my son was born. I am probably flagged in the system - which is good because they'll know I am coming!
Love love love this. I get huge cold sores on my lower lip when I’ve been holding in too much emotional stress. Chicken pox leaves herpes simplex virus as a hostess gift. So thoughtful!
No Moms, We All Die is brilliant and funny. You are carrying a heavy load. I had to wonder if you had a Mom or Mom-like person in your own life. I hope so.
Elizabeth, thank you! It is amazing how our bodies respond and it seems we are just waking up to this fact again. I would have much rather preferred a 1986 Bordeaux as a hostess gift from chicken pox, would have aged well! Ha! Thank you for your kind words about no moms we all die. There is truth in humor! I do have an amazing mother - strong, capable, commanding. Shingles trembles in her wake. Unfortunately, she has Parkinson's and associated dementia and while she cannot physically help, I carry her heart in my heart.
Feeling this Emily. I haven’t had it but I have heard shingles is awful. My partner had it when I just gave birth to our second son, so he wasn’t allowed to complain! But it was in part caused by stress and I so hear what you are saying about motherhood and caring not being valued in society. It infuriates me I assure you! I hope you had chance to rest. Take care.
Kylie-Ann, having experience both shingles and three childbirths, I am going to go out on a limb and say shingles for me might have been worse in the sense that I didn't DO ANYTHING just ended up with this painful rash. At least with childbirth I brought forth a human life. But no, your partner wasn't allowed to complain, I get it! I have had a chance to rest and reset and starting running again in little bits - getting that sweat out has been helpful. The solidarity in being seen is so helpful, and I am so grateful you continue to show up for me here. Thank you. Hugs.
Please go back and write that entire diatribe on the form! It’s insulting to ask if you’re tired. It’s a permanent state of being. Instead, they should offer you a “nap room” and watch your kids for an hour. Glad you’re feeling better super woman!
Ha ha ha, yes! Next time I will do it. They already got a letter from me as this is the same medical group where my son was born. I am probably flagged in the system - which is good because they'll know I am coming!
The Drogon metaphor sticks the landing. Hope you’re feeling better!
Thank you, Liane!
Love love love this. I get huge cold sores on my lower lip when I’ve been holding in too much emotional stress. Chicken pox leaves herpes simplex virus as a hostess gift. So thoughtful!
No Moms, We All Die is brilliant and funny. You are carrying a heavy load. I had to wonder if you had a Mom or Mom-like person in your own life. I hope so.
Elizabeth, thank you! It is amazing how our bodies respond and it seems we are just waking up to this fact again. I would have much rather preferred a 1986 Bordeaux as a hostess gift from chicken pox, would have aged well! Ha! Thank you for your kind words about no moms we all die. There is truth in humor! I do have an amazing mother - strong, capable, commanding. Shingles trembles in her wake. Unfortunately, she has Parkinson's and associated dementia and while she cannot physically help, I carry her heart in my heart.
Oh! And she carries you. I love your writing- funny/smart/wise. If there is No Moms We All Die merch I would wear it proudly.
No Moms, We All Die! 💛
Might mock up some bumper stickers...coffee mugs...
Feeling this Emily. I haven’t had it but I have heard shingles is awful. My partner had it when I just gave birth to our second son, so he wasn’t allowed to complain! But it was in part caused by stress and I so hear what you are saying about motherhood and caring not being valued in society. It infuriates me I assure you! I hope you had chance to rest. Take care.
Kylie-Ann, having experience both shingles and three childbirths, I am going to go out on a limb and say shingles for me might have been worse in the sense that I didn't DO ANYTHING just ended up with this painful rash. At least with childbirth I brought forth a human life. But no, your partner wasn't allowed to complain, I get it! I have had a chance to rest and reset and starting running again in little bits - getting that sweat out has been helpful. The solidarity in being seen is so helpful, and I am so grateful you continue to show up for me here. Thank you. Hugs.