Today, I am 38 weeks pregnant. I can't wait to hold my child for the first time and never be pregnant again. This pregnancy has been a rough one. I've struggled with anxiety, insomnia and depression the entire time. I also had morning sickness the entire time. The doctors I have seen haven't been very … Continue reading The end draws near
Living with your parents
How old were you when you moved out of your parent's house? I was recently talking to some senior leadership and surprised when I was told that someone moving out of their parent's house at the age that I did and the reason not be because of college (that the parent's were paying for) or … Continue reading Living with your parents
Thoughts on some parenting theories
I know what kind of parent I don't want to be. I don't want to be the parent that has kids that sleep in my bed every night. I just don't. I think that it raises kids that are needy and whiney. I want my child to sleep in their bed every night, and for … Continue reading Thoughts on some parenting theories
A Brave Decision
I am a resilient woman but I haven't been feeling like myself for a long time. My biggest weakness is the inability to accept when I need help and seek it out. I don't want to appear to be weak, irresponsible, stupid or crazy. I have been feeling down for a long time now. Since … Continue reading A Brave Decision
Walking away Numb
I have a big heart and I like to help out people. I struggle with saying "no" to people. That trait makes me prone to being taken advantage of. I had a phenomenal best friend, well I thought I did. I truly believed that her and I would remain friends for all time and that … Continue reading Walking away Numb
Mother’s Day 2018
Today is my first Mother's Day. Well, it kinda is. I am 18 weeks pregnant with our first and probably only child. I don't think this really counts as my first Mother's Day because I haven't actually given birth, but my husband has celebrated it for me anyways. There are a lot of opinions out … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2018
Retraining Update #6
I made the mistake of getting my hopes up and trusting that AFPC and the CFM could not rescind an approved retraining decision. I think that I will be getting out of the military in the next few months. I feel like I got screwed over and attacked. I can get out of the military … Continue reading Retraining Update #6
Reflection of a memory…
It feels like I have known my husband forever. I love him more that I have ever loved anyone in my life. This photo is from 2016. I had surprised Matt with a horseback riding adventure with Andy's Trail Rides in Rapid City, SD for the 4th of July weekend. He was a little nervous … Continue reading Reflection of a memory…
Retraining Update #5
A miracle has occurred. I got my package submitted in time so I made the boards in the 1st of March. I've been approved for retraining into the 3F2X1 (formally 3S2X1), also known as Education and Training career field. This is the career field that I originally wanted when I started this entire process of … Continue reading Retraining Update #5
Down with the sickness
Have you ever questioned the "What to expect when you are expecting" book? Have you assumed that it was mostly full of bull and the majority of it wouldn't apply to you? Granted I am only about 7 weeks pregnant, but I've learned quite a bit. So far, I've only read until the 8 week … Continue reading Down with the sickness
