health – Sarah's Story

a health update on my dog: he had a tumor

My dog Joey is my baby. I kind of relate him to Daisy in that they just are/were/forever will be my absolute babies and soul pups. I mean, look at that face, do ya blame me?? At the beginning of January, I noticed Joey had a bump growing on the left side of his head,Continue reading “a health update on my dog: he had a tumor”

This pregnancy is hard

I’m sitting here writing this as I’m halfway through my 3 hour glucose test, feeling like I might pass out, so if this post stops halfway through you’ll know why. I took the 26 week glucose test last weekend. They had to poke my arm in 2 places for all the blood work. I mentionContinue reading “This pregnancy is hard”

I haven’t posted in a minute (again)

so hey! It’s that time of year where I’m extremely busy with coaching (yeah, working 14 hour days, 5-6 days a week) so I haven’t had time for much else. I love it but lately I’ve been thinking about the future and wanting a life of balance, where I have more time for myself andContinue reading “I haven’t posted in a minute (again)”

I had surgery this morning.

A septoplasty, again. Necessary, feeling alright after it. Recovery for a few days. But this isn’t as much about that as it is how grateful I am for my partner. He’s here for me every step of the way – holding my hand as I stand up and walk around, going to the store toContinue reading “I had surgery this morning.”

I gained 20 lbs, but at least I don’t want to die anymore

Yeah. Putting it out there, my biggest insecurity and a huge internal battle. I started meds, antidepressants specifically, and I gained 20 lbs. But hey, at least I don’t want to die anymore. I first went on antidepressants, Zoloft specifically, in 2012 when I had depression and anxiety for the first time. College was rough.Continue reading “I gained 20 lbs, but at least I don’t want to die anymore”