Brain Surgery is a source of anxiety for those going through it an their loved ones witnessing it. One way I dealt with the anxiety was to prepare as best as I could for the surgery and also recovery. Preparing for Brain Surgery Two weeks leading up to my surgery, I stopped seeing people to … Read more
Today I am 5 weeks post-op from transphennoidal brain surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. After 9 years of treating my prolactinoma with medication only, my tumor decided to stop responding to meds and thus opened the surgical route. I found my tumor in my mid 20s due to galactorrhea; This concerned me since I … Read more
Does anyone else feel like celebrations have gotten out of hand? From weddings, gender reveals and kid birthday parties, it feels overwhelming to keep up with expectations especially when you are flooded with constant comparisons on social media. Even last winter I had those feelings and opted to simplify how we did Christmas. After throwing … Read more
Things have become expensive. Between inflation, “shrink-flation” and the cost of raising a child (and two dogs), my wallet is tired. More than ever, I’m trying to keep my spending under control and budget my grocery bills. But before I dive in with budgeting tips, you must first understand your default spending. #1 Understanding recurring … Read more
Breastfeeding is a journey. Your expectations will likely differ from your reality. Here’s my one-year breastfeeding experience.