Matt left yesterday for a business trip, and like always, I had trouble sleeping last night as a result. As I lay in bed trying to drift off, I started really thinking about this whole process of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. And truth be told, it scared the living bejeezus out of me. It's not that I'm not excited to be a mother. It's not even that our lives would change so … [Read more...]
We’re making a Kit! (A picture and video post!)
I have something to share. :) Lookit what Matt and I have been working on! Kind of explains my recent absence, huh? ;) We have been trying since just before the beginning of this year to expand our family, and we finally got our positive on 13 August! We hadn't told anyone but family (and awesome attorney-boss because, shoot, if I was ever sick at work...!), and we told them … [Read more...]
Wednesday Perk-Up! (11-17 October)
I am so far behind on these Perk-Ups that it’s embarrassing! But here I am, trodding right along as if nothing ever happened. And really, when you have a hot cup of DD’s Pumpkin White Chocolate Latte, you really can leave all your cares behind. An “aaaah” in every sip. :) Anyway, September was completely skipped over, and we’re already more than halfway through October. But that just … [Read more...]
NASA Goddard encourages and celebrates different faiths – Part 5!
A very happy holiday to anyone observing this month. Like the ones in February, April, July, and August, below is the section of the email sent to all NASA Goddard employees with the holidays for the month of July, including some links at the bottom with additional information and a diversity calendar. As always, thank you to Matt for sharing! October 1 Sukkot (Feast of Booths) (Jewish): … [Read more...]