I remember when the pandemic started, everyone was afraid. Afraid of the unknown. I get it. The CDC knew nothing about this strain of Coronavirus and people panicked. There was no toilet paper in the stores for quite some time. I was lucky that I had picked up a pack of 12 at least two weeks prior and still hadn't yet opened it yet (it's just my husband and I and my daughter who’s still in diapers). Then the food was cleared from the shelves like ...
Motherhood
Pregnancy and COVID-19: A First-Time Mom’s Struggle
I have always dreamed about becoming a mom. I always imagined how joyous the pregnancy and the arrival of my first baby would be. I imagined that I would be so happy and excited during the pregnancy. I also imagined that I would bond even more with my significant other when we went to the doctor for the ultrasounds together. I never imagined having to deal with many aspects of the pregnancy alone and unsure of what the new regulation is going to be. I ...
Why We Are a One-and-Done Family
The average American family has gone from 2.5 children to 1.9 since the 1970s. Why? I never really wanted kids. I know; it sounds horrible saying it out loud. I didn’t see myself settling down. I loved to travel too much. I was a free spirit. I didn’t see how children would fit into my lifestyle. Once I married My husband in 2013 we had a crazy first year. I graduated from college in December of 2013; in February we moved from our home towns, eight ...