Posts tagged physical recovery
The First Hurdle

By Gino P-N

January 2021

Taishan’s birth was like completing a marathon then realizing I’m actually in an Iron Man Triathlon in reverse. I trained for months and mentally prepared for the race, which I barely survived, but I made it to the finish line! Before I can even savor a deep breath or a sip of water, I’m told that I still have to bike for 112 miles and swim 2.4 miles. I don't know how to swim, and I don't have a bicycle. 

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The Three Minute Appointment I Waited Six Weeks For

By Tess P.

I don't even know where to start or how to phrase it.

The night before, I went back and forth on bringing my daughter to my first 6 week appointment because I did not want to leave her for the first time. I ended up making my husband come with me and sit in the car with her while I went to my check up. I got there 10 minutes late because it was the first time leaving the house, and it was more difficult than I thought it was going to be...

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