From now on this is the only kind of cupcake I really want (there's a "cherry" on top of that hat)! From now on this is the only kind of cupcake I really want (there's a "cherry" on top of that hat)! As a result of what I felt was an out of control craving for sugar and sweet foods, I decided to …
I Need A Detox
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not times to run self-improvement experiments. Any very stressful period in your life, whether that stress is psychological or physiological, is better handled by getting back to the basics of self-care as opposed to engaging in 30-day challenges. That said, at almost …
Lessons From My Daughter: Love Your Thighs
She's growing like gangbusters, stretching out the fabric of her footed onesies until her little toes are curled up and ready to bust out the bottom. So grow her thighs. I examine them in all their glory - soft, buttery skin with rolls of fat, they look like croissants. They are so voluminous that …
Dealing With The Transition From Maternity To Reality
This article on KevinMD was published a week or so before the end of my maternity leave. As I read it, steam emanated from my ears. How dare the author insinuate that physicians lose their technical skills from taking time off equivalent to more than a mere weekend? What about those who must take …
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Lessons From My Daughter: Focus On People, Not Stuff
As I begin to navigate this crazy journey that is parenting and mix it into my ever-changing practice of balance, I'm sure my daughter will be teaching me lots of things along the way. At 13 weeks old, she is now quite alert and adept at exercising her observational skills. She often watches us do …
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You Don’t Have To Be Retired To Enjoy Walking
The first physical activity I resumed after my baby's birth was walking. Oh how I missed being able to walk without waddling in pain, which had become the norm during my last trimester due to massive fluid accumulation in my legs. The joy of walking pain-free again has been compounded by the absence …
