I mentioned my husband and I have begun seeing a nutritionist. Hooray! It's another opportunity to invent a pseudonym! So, I'm going to calling her Dr. Organic. She's not a doctor, but she's wicked smart, and I like the way the name sounds. So. Dr. Organic is a foodie like … Read More »
Welcome to April’s ICLW!
Hi there! If you're stopping by from ICLW, welcome and thanks for visiting. I think most of my pages and tags should be good places to get started to know a little bit more about this blog, but here's the quick and dirty reader's digest version with links to relevant blog posts … Read More »
Blog Award from Sonja!
As promised, here's the blog award I received from Sonja over at The Mud and the Lotus. Thanks Sonja :) She's awesome, and her recently redesigned and retitled blog looks fab, so pop on over and say hello!10 Things About Me:I have a handful of trademark photos I take every time I … Read More »
Dear Thyroid: You suck.
My appointment with Dr. G was a disaster. Despite the dosage increase, symptomatically, I've felt the worst I've felt so far (horrendous brain fog, lethargy, sleepiness, coldness in hands and feet - the usual). And yet the numbers say the inverse: my TSH was 0.024 - well in the … Read More »
Makin’ a list and checking it twice.
So, if we want to get this "having a baby" party started, I'll need to have a few things in order. It is astounding everything we need to consider in the grand scope of things. And when I look back on it? I want to throttle my high school health teacher for spreading this notion … Read More »
Show & Tell 3: No Reservations about Anthony Bourdain
Sushi, anyone?This is Anthony Bourdain. I have a little bit of a celebrity crush on him.That purple door really brings out your cigarette.He's written a totally awesome book, Kitchen Confidential, which I finished listening to on audiobook a couple of weeks ago. In fact, it was … Read More »
It’s time for professional help.
And I'm not afraid to admit it.I have a call in to a fertility counselor my doc recommended whom he knows personally. Dr. G has been great about my care thus far, so I trust his recommendations. I did therapy in college, so I'm well aware of its benefits and I'm way beyond any … Read More »
Whirlwind week.
July 4th weekend was fantastic. Had friends from out of town at our place this weekend, with their adorable 10 month old in tow. Babies are exhausting! And cute, and fun, and wonderful. I particularly enjoyed seeing Larry with the baby- he's going to be a great dad someday.Blood … Read More »
Professional development vs. The Diet
The score? Diet's winning.Tons of walking + tote full of swag + laptop computer in a bag + 3 full 20oz bottles of water a day = making up for any poor food choices I'm about to make tonight.In Baltimore for a conference for work, and I'm having a wonderful time. My first … Read More »
Diet Week 1 & Quick Update
Even with our lavish brunch on Saturday with nothing but plates of fine cheeses, fruits, salami, and crackers... I managed to lose 3 lbs last week! Larry lost 4.5! I'm ⅓ of the way there to my first goal (5%). Next step: add a little more physical activity to my life.My caffeine … Read More »