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First Pre-Conception Visit with a Midwife
Matt and I had our first pre-conception visit with a midwife this week. I feel fortunate that she’s already volunteered so much of her time. A few weeks ago, she spent about half an hour on the phone with me talking about her practice, and this time she spent about an hour with us.
I’d like for us to decide on our care giver before we get pregnant because it’s quite stressful reading about the American birthing industry and sifting through the various options. I don’t mean to put the cart before the horse, but it makes sense for us to have our plan in place when/if we get … Read More
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June: Reflection & Rejuvenation
Image courtesy the Nikki McClure calendarWhoa.
Did I seriously make it to the end of the school year relatively unscathed? (Aside from the bruise from my student’s metal lunchbox crashing into me as he ran out of the closet and into my leg.)
I can’t believe it, people. Those of you who are teachers know that May can be a tough, tough month.
First there was the third grade field trip that my students planned entirely on their own. They navigated us from the school to a bus stop. We took the city bus downtown and toured the “tallest” and the “lowest” of Houston. Then we picnicked at Discovery … Read More
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DIY: Yoga Mat Bag
Well, it’s official. My best friend and I are going to a yoga retreat in western Massachusetts for a few days in June.I can’t wait!
It’s costing us around $530 each for lodging and food for three nights and four days. Since that felt a little hefty, we opted not to take any additional classes. We’re just going to attend the free yoga and mediation classes.
Since I like making something for myself before going on a trip, I decided to make myself a bag for my yoga mat. I’ve never had one before, and I figured it was time to stop carrying my mat under my arm.
I … Read More
