silentceciliaA Mom on ‘Vacation’A mom on vacation is still a mom. She wakes up with kids (Dad does too) She does laundry, tidies up, and plays games. She builds duplos and…Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023
silentceciliaIn the Waiting RoomMy foot is tapping. My nails are bitten down. The distracting work I brought along is done. But my child is still in the operating room.Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023
silentceciliaThe Decision-MakerShe holds her head high. Her posture is straight. She carries herself with a confident gait.Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023
silentceciliainMothering: An Unexpected JourneyPregnancy isn’t a joke**CW: This post contains graphic and honest discussion of miscarriage and may be uncomfortable for some readers.**Mar 27, 2019Mar 27, 2019
silentceciliainMothering: An Unexpected JourneyMothers’ Day ExpectationsThis coming Mothers’ Day will be my 6th. The first, I was pregnant with a baby that I subsequently lost. The second, I was pregnant with my…Apr 8, 2016Apr 8, 2016
silentcecilia. . . or maybe it’s a girl this time?Wow. Hormones are amazing things. I wrote an email to my midwife this afternoon asking if this kid can survive on smoothies, mac & cheese…Jul 7, 2015Jul 7, 2015
silentceciliainMothering: An Unexpected JourneyA Parent’s Guide to Not Loosing ItI had a tough morning today. We had a long and wonderful weekend at the cabin and I wasn’t ready to come back to reality, I think. I was…Jul 5, 2015Jul 5, 2015
silentcecilia118 Beats Per MinuteMy fourth pregnancy has begun, amidst much fear and doubt and heartache. After miscarrying for the second time just a few months ago, E and…Jun 26, 2015Jun 26, 2015
silentceciliainMothering: An Unexpected JourneyGoodnight SpringtimeAn adaption of “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown.Apr 20, 2015Apr 20, 2015
silentceciliainMothering: An Unexpected JourneyOrigami AgainThis piece discusses miscarriage honestly and graphically and may be uncomfortable for some readers.Mar 19, 2015Mar 19, 2015
