Health – Hickmans at Home

My Boobs are Tired

Reason #58943 that women are magical, confusing, frustrating beings. Also I really, really wanted to title this “Tough Tits” – sorry, Mom. Breastfeeding is super hard, y’all. Even when it’s easy and everything goes to plan. This is one of those things that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough in the pregnancy-related-sphere, in my opinion. OtherContinue reading “My Boobs are Tired”

Relief and Beyond

For a moment (or three days), I was really, very scared that this would be a very different post. I have been cautiously optimistic about the outcome of the presidential election for months. However, 2020 is The Worst (as we know) and I had a dark sense of anxiety floating at the back of myContinue reading “Relief and Beyond”

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

I’m the Oprah-giving-out-cars-meme of mail. The nostalgia is strong in this one. Greeting cards are a staple item for many occasions in my family. My pack-rat nature is testament to this – I have had to actively work to cull my collection of signed cards from birthdays, graduations, Valentine’s days, etc. of years past. (FunnilyContinue reading “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”

The No-Excuses Book Club

I love to read, but sometimes it’s not about me. I love to read. Like, I really, deeply love to read. Always have. I have very strong memories of very specific books from a young age. When I got lost as a child in Barnes & Noble, I know that we were there looking forContinue reading “The No-Excuses Book Club”

True Life: I Love Laundry

Proof that the best-laid plans sometimes fail miserably and result in you feeling like a big dummy. At about a week old, baby E started having a prickly-looking red rash all over her torso. It didn’t seem to bother her, but it refused to go away. The pediatrician didn’t seem particularly concerned, but recommended aContinue reading “True Life: I Love Laundry”

Health Adventures

Also known as “Can we get frequent flyer status at the hospital?”, “Thank God for health insurance,” and/or “Gramma Camp is the best.” Warning: this is a long one. Let me tell you, I am very familiar with our local hospital. I can answer the COVID screening questions real fast, I have a preferred parkingContinue reading “Health Adventures”