I was a stay at home mom for many years but in 2022, I had to go back to work part time while my husband stays with the kids due to medical problems (he also collects a retirement check monthly, hence the part time work for me). It has been challenging for a number of … Continue reading Feeling gratitude at work: 5 reminders that can instantly help
2025 Alphabetical Year in Review
Hi and happy Christmas Eve! Here is this year's alphabetical year in review. Atlanta We drove into the city for a number of psychiatry appointments, for Joshua and Samuel this year. Surprisingly, the traffic has stopped bothering me. Maybe it's all the other stress distracting me, lol. Beach We went back to Tybee Island in … Continue reading 2025 Alphabetical Year in Review
Buspirone: a success story
I have pretty bad anxiety, and it is always hard for me to start new meds. I began taking Buspirone a year and a half ago for anxiety. My doctor started me on 7.5mg 2x/day. She encouraged me to take the first dose at night to help with my fear of having a reaction (I … Continue reading Buspirone: a success story
Stopping the stress over naptime and other common sources of mommy guilt
As moms, we have so many things we're juggling, and we sometimes feel guilty if we think we aren't prioritizing correctly. Getting fast food a few nights a week? We might think we're not prioritizing health. Letting the kids have screen time? We might feel like we're doing them an injustice by not insisting they … Continue reading Stopping the stress over naptime and other common sources of mommy guilt
My beautiful daughter with PDD-NOS at the age of 9
I used to do monthly updates of Elizabeth's behavior as a toddler because we were in the middle of having her evaluated for autism. Then, she was diagnosed and I continued to capture her in updates for a while because it helped me to understand her better. I think it was also an outlet for … Continue reading My beautiful daughter with PDD-NOS at the age of 9
Physical therapy, food, and a sinus headache from hell
I went to physical therapy this morning after having a rocky night (more on that in a minute) and thankfully, therapy went really well. Once home, I wrote down six exercises so I can do them throughout the week. My therapist taped my wrist again since it helped last week. So back to my night...I … Continue reading Physical therapy, food, and a sinus headache from hell
The plans for today (heh) + thoughts about being online
I am strongly thinking about taking a break from reading the news and only looking online at WordPress, my bank/credit accounts, the weather, amazon/walmart/kohl's, and my email. I almost had a panic attack the other night after reading about the possibility of losing our health insurance and social security because of statements Trump made. I … Continue reading The plans for today (heh) + thoughts about being online
A random Thursday and thanking God for pumpkins
I had yesterday off, woo hoo! And I have today off, too!! =) I'm now working just on Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, instead of five days of my boss' choice. Even though, obviously, I'm making less money, I'm having a glorious break and I'm enjoying it! Yesterday, I made pancakes again. I seem to be … Continue reading A random Thursday and thanking God for pumpkins
Dizziness, Meclizine and Sleepiness for Dayz
I have dizziness sometimes out of nowhere. It has ruined perfectly good days and yesterday was one of them. I was at work at the time, and thankfully I had Meclizine with me. It started with a spinny sensation, followed quickly by a vision change - almost double vision but a little less severe; it … Continue reading Dizziness, Meclizine and Sleepiness for Dayz
High Falls State Park
I spent most of yesterday helping Joshua get ready for an impromptu trip to Florida to see his best friend. The best friend's mom was planning on driving there and asked if he wanted to come along. When I went to Walmart for groceries, I also picked up several things for Joshua to take with … Continue reading High Falls State Park
Together in Atlanta 