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My Thoughts on Paternity Leave

August 22, 2017 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

Since Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that he will be taking two months of paternity leave when his wife gives birth to their second daughter later in the year, I have read numerous articles and heard many conversations about the what seems to be controversial topic.  Why is he taking paternity leave? Is 2 months too long for someone to take paternity leave?  Maybe he ... Read More

About Anxiety

June 8, 2015 by thiscoolmom 2 Comments

In high school and college, I NEVER pictured myself to be on THOSE types of meds.  I was so naïve in thinking that they were only for crazy people. Those who were institutionalized, those who were different than me.  Looking back, I should have recognized that I would eventually be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.  My mom’s side of the family are what I used to categorize as ... Read More

Please Don’t Tell Me You Loved Being Pregnant

June 12, 2014 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

“I loved being pregnant.” Those are four words that you will NEVER hear coming out of my mouth.  It seems like a majority of women say they had wonderful pregnancies and felt amazing the entire 40 weeks. And if they had a not-so-great experience the first time, it was better for bundle of joy #2.  I am going to say that I feel the complete opposite.  I loathed being pregnant. ... Read More

Thanks for visiting my blog, which is a work in progress. I'm a (cool) mom & wife with a full time job, trying to balance it all. My interests include Pinot Grigio, Netflix, blogging, fashion, the treadmill & reading celeb gossip when I am not busy packing lunches & wiping butts. Cheers!

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