Rachel
Rachel grew up in a small town south of Madison, across the street from her high school sweetheart, Adam (although they didn’t actually meet until one fateful band and choir trip to New Orleans!) College and love took them to Milwaukee for a decade, where Rachel discovered her love for pastry arts. They are now settled back in Madison (much closer to the grandparents!) with two kids. Cassia and Kairos are seven years apart in age but already have an amazing and comical bond. Rachel has faced a confounding path of medical set-backs over the past few years, which have impacted every facet of daily life and plans for the future. With the tremendous support from her family, she strives to use her experience to shed light on the challenges faced by disabled parents.
It’s OK to be Neutral (and it’s truly available to everyone)
In a sense, I am VERY body positive… but my BODY is the one saying no.
I would love nothing more than to work hard and be reliable. My body, however, is not up for...
Help End the Stigma
Friend, I've been there.
Forget all the taboo discussing mental health! Do you want to know the plain and simple truth?
It’s all a bunch of chemicals.
People usually maintain homeostasis, but sometimes stuff goes awry. Depression...
When You Can’t Push It, Push It Real Good
The shopping cart. Symbol of consumerism and engine to every Target Mom Machine. But what about those cumbersome motorized shopping carts near the door of your favorite big box or grocery store?
Who uses them?...
Strabismus – More Than a Cosmetic Situation, Part 2
Part 2 | Our comical, stressful treatment journey - You can read part 1 here.
My daughter started wearing glasses at 11 months, just before she learned to walk. Well, we bought her glasses to...
Strabismus – More Than a Cosmetic Situation | Part 1
Part 1 – Our strabismus burden
Everyone loves baby photos! Those sweet cheeks and big, bright eyes… who could resist?! When my daughter turned five months old, we knew she was undeniably cute, but something...
Renovation With the Next Generation – Involve Your Kids in DIY!
I love to make things. I am 100% Do-It-Yourself (DIY) through and through. I studied art for a year in college, then dropped out to become a carpentry apprentice because I craved hands-on skills....
Can You Act FAST?
Can you act FAST?
Better question: Can your partner, or another adult you live with, act FAST?
I’m 30 years old and just had a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) also known as a “ministroke.”
Wait - stroke? ...
Don’t Mind the Gap
In a very unscientific survey of our family and friends, my husband and I came to a conclusion: we wanted an age gap between our kids.
That’s right. I said it. I’m going out on...
Mystery Diagnosis – Making it through a trying time
Being sick is no fun. It throws off your daily routine and is a general drag to get through. Medications, lotions, and potions show up in your medicine cabinet, then go unused (and safely...
As Much As I Can
When meeting someone for the first time, there is this one seemingly innocent question that always gets asked. It’s an icebreaker, a fall-back when you have no idea where to start.
“So, what do you...
My Daughter’s Rose-Colored Glasses :: Blossoming in Bliss
I was normal once.
I was the overachiever working mom who cooked, cleaned, ran errands, entertained my daughter, improved the house, AND exercised. All in one day. I was stubbornly active and only felt accomplished...
