September 23, 2010

The Similac Formula Recall is Not a Punchline

A few months ago when Children’s Tylenol, Motrin and Claritin were recalled, I ended up tossing almost everything in my medicine cabinet. It pissed me off to throw money away like that, but what bothered me more was knowing that I’d just finished up an entire bottle of Motrin and an entire bottle of [...]

June 23, 2010

My Body

Last night I went running for a quick mile after eating lo-mein.  (Highly not recommended.)  I got home, stretched briefly and stumbled into the bathroom.  As I sat in the tub shaving my legs before showering, I realized my body is my own again.

I touched my skin, becoming re-acquainted.

My body is a [...]

May 19, 2010

Still Nursing

“Are you still nursing?”

I get that question more frequently now. The gentle emphasis on still. The awkward pause while I remind myself to answer without a dozen defensive explanations.

My son turned 18-months-old yesterday. He’s getting lanky. His baby rolls are evening out into strange little boy limbs. He talks. He yanks on [...]