Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 19, 2009 in
Uncategorized,
Writing
I am working diligently on my story. It’s much harder than I thought it would be. I am asking for an extension on the deadline.
I might still get it posted (technically) today. As soon as I do, I will let all you good people know.
For now, I leave with you with this sweet little genius [...]
Tags: deadlines, delay, kid pictures, Poetry, story
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 18, 2009 in
Breastfeeding,
Mental Stability,
Motherhood
Hello. Welcome back to another exciting episode of, “What to do when you have dropped your basket.”
What is “dropping your basket”? I’m glad you asked.
Often, it is nothing more than being weepy and dysphoric, not enjoying things you once did. It can also manifest as:
1. Irritability
2. Obsessiveness / OCD. OCD can sometimes be just obsessiveness [...]
Tags: Breastfeeding, depression, medications and breastfeeding, ocd, postpartum depression
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 17, 2009 in
Breastfeeding,
Mental Stability,
Motherhood
I have turned this topic around and around in my head over the last few days. And now several bloggers have beat me to the punch.
But that’s okay, because I’ve decided to take a slightly different direction with it. I want to talk about medications used to treat depression, anxiety, irritability, anger, and suicidal ideation, [...]
Tags: Breastfeeding, depression, medications and breastfeeding, Motherhood, parenting, postpartum depression, ppd
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 14, 2009 in
A Bit on the Dark Side,
Mental Stability
Sometimes, late at night, when it’s dark and quiet and I’m completely alone at last, I think: maybe I should never have had children.
And my heart clenches and I start to cry and I want to argue with myself that it’s not true, but there is some little, hard, honest place inside of me that [...]
Tags: borderline personality disorder, depression, honesty, jesus, love, Motherhood, parenting, self harm, self injury, truth
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 14, 2009 in
Homemaking Made Easy,
Mental Stability,
People Are Idiots
Here is the run down of my day:
1. Bread. In the bath tub. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. Witness:
2. See cell phone. See glass of milk. See mom scream. See that it’s too late. I am sure gonna miss my milky, qwerty keyboard phone. This I have no photos of. It’s just too painful.
3. Forward [...]
Tags: children, Motherhood, new math, rant
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 14, 2009 in
Motherhood
I was getting my boys down to sleep last night and finally broke suction on Beckett because he was draining the life out of me. He fussed and thrashed around a little, disturbing Ethan, who was already pretty much asleep.
Ethan, irritated, said, “Allright, allright, Beckett!” And, hoisting up his shirt, sighed, “Have some milk and [...]
Tags: attachment parenting, Breastfeeding, cosleeping, funny things kids say, parenting to sleep
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 13, 2009 in
Fiber Friday
Just in case you didn’t already think I was a freak, this Fiber Friday post is sure to convince you.
For anyone who runs in the same internet crowds I do, like wool soaker groups, yarn buying co-ops, craft swaps, and 80’s throw back hippie punks (wait a minute – I haven’t started that Facebook group [...]
Tags: acid dyes, anticraft, dry skin, dyeing hair, lanolinizing, lanolizing, punk craft, yarn dyeing
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 12, 2009 in
Mental Stability,
Uncategorized,
Writing
People are following me.
And I let them.
In fact, maybe I want them too. That’s sort of why I’m writing this – to figure out my motivations. Because I’ve had conversations with someone about this and the question of motivation always comes up. Frankly, I think he’s a little obsessive, but what do I really know?
I’m [...]
Tags: community, facebook, follow, friend, internet, social networking, Twitter
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 11, 2009 in
Uncategorized
I am asking for some personal information here, so please don’t feel pressure to comment or use any kind of real name. I would, however, greatly appreciate any of your story you feel comfortable sharing.
I think this is a topic that we don’t hear enough about, and the decision to use medication while breastfeeding [...]
Tags: antidepressants, Breastfeeding, depression, medications and breastfeeding, poll, postpartum depression
Posted by Barely Knit Together on Mar 11, 2009 in
People Are Idiots,
The Soap Box
My friend and coworker Julie challenged me to tackle the octo-mom issue the other day, and I told her I would.
But the thing is, I just don’t think I have it in me.
How can I rant about a woman who only wants more babies to love? She just has so much to give!
And this despite [...]
Tags: government, Idiocracy, libertairanism, octomom, octuplets, reproductive rights, welfare