The Migraine Diaries (Part II)
The low carb, high fat way of life is the only natural intervention I have found to make any difference in lowering the frequency of my migraine attacks, given that …
The low carb, high fat way of life is the only natural intervention I have found to make any difference in lowering the frequency of my migraine attacks, given that …
This is the story of a happy moment: a slice in time, whose painful counterpart I am now allowed to let pass into oblivion. Fourteen months ago, a birth happened. …
Two people and a bit. Luca is safely asleep in her pouch. I carry her and I point things to her daddy, as we walk through the Arsenale location. There’s …
It’s like being stuffed in the shadow of the clouds… I lie beside Luca thinking of everything. Not the greatest use of my nighttime. Not the worst migraine attack: on …
Before Luca, I didn’t know anything about babies. Or, nothing useful: I knew, of course, that babies cry a lot. And that if you swaddle them too tightly something bad …
The UK: “How old is your baby?” “Five months and a half.” “Oh, I love that age: they’re all smiles and giggles. Is it a boy or a girl?” “It’s a …
You knew this was coming, so here it goes: I’m a working academic mom. As an employed academic, I have it easy: since, like most academic couples in the US, …
When you are expecting, you start learning about all the things you’ll need to do, buy, or make in preparation for the arrival of your little one. There are even …
Many museums in Europe have free admission; at least for children. If you’re under 18, you can go see the many masterpieces housed in the National Gallery, in London. It …
“Let’s throw some coins in a fountain!” I did this in Rome, with the intention of going back there one day. It’s not about making a wish; it’s a practice …