The past couple of weeks have been a mix of relief, patience, and learning to slow down. After my robotic myomectomy, I knew there would be a physical recovery period. I expected the soreness, the fatigue, and the challenge of…

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The past couple of weeks have been a mix of relief, patience, and learning to slow down. After my robotic myomectomy, I knew there would be a physical recovery period. I expected the soreness, the fatigue, and the challenge of…

I always say that I’m going to make reading more of a priority. There are plenty of books that have made their way onto my reading list, but few that make it off. As I approached my surgery date last…

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One unexpected side effect of recovering from surgery? Apparently, I’ve become quite good at online shopping. Since I’ve been spending a lot more time at home, I’ve had plenty of time to scroll, browse, add to cart…and, occasionally, actually place…

Maybe it’s the crisp air. Maybe it’s the earlier sunsets. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m currently in a season where slowing down isn’t really optional. Whatever it is, I’ve found myself craving cozy lately. And, surprisingly, I’m not fighting…

It’s been less than a week since my surgery, and while I knew recovery would take time, there are definitely some things no one really tells you about what those first few days are actually like. For starters, recovery is…

October is here, and I am fully embracing pumpkin pandemonium, spooky season, and all the little things that make fall feel like fall. After a whirlwind September, I’m looking forward to a slower-paced October with some much-needed downtime, plenty of…

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