It's July 19th and I finally decided to update my journal!  Whew, the days seem to drag but before I know it, there is a list of things I wanted to do that have not gotten done.

I have begun to take part in a few online communities, designing sites and assisting.  I will be unveiling my own group called Much More Than just a Mom in early August.  I am writing some articles and essays to feature for the group. 

I am very fortunate to have lots of friends and my family supporting us during the pregnancy and up until the present offering advice, listening to my endless frustrations and questions.  Not all new moms have that, and although I am not an expert, I want moms to realize that they are not alone and what they are going thru may be normal. 

I am able to research nearly any topic (try me) and write to some extent about it.  My current essay is titled "Appreciate Your Other Half", pointing out that new moms need a lot of support during this challenging and emotional time, but their husbands need just as much support with the pressures of a new baby.

On top of writing, designing, taking care of my little girl, keeping this place standing and managing to shower every day, I am being pressed (not by my man) to find a job.  It also turns out that he is having some major health problems which very much has me concerned and understandably has him scared.  Financially things are extremely tight and some days I feel as though I will stop breathing from all the pressure.  I tend to take things onto my own shoulders, but with all this stress it feels extremely heavy...all this baggage.  I'll make it, but I'm wearing out myself and my man in the process.