Imagine this: You’re leaving the hospital with your baby. Everything is wonderful. You have this beautiful little angel in your arms that warms your heart so much that the near freezing temperatures outside hardly phase you. The hospital valet is approaching with your car and your partner starts to gather herself to her feet. TheContinue reading “Preparing For Your Baby”
Author Archives: John Santos
The Importance of Hobbies
I noticed that my last few posts have been on the darker side, so it might be time to change things up a bit and get back to some more lighthearted material. As I sit here, drinking from my Avengers themed coffee mug and looking at my Brod and Taylor Folding Proofer and Cast IronContinue reading “The Importance of Hobbies”
Stay Strong
January 2nd, 2022. There was a time where I honestly didn’t think I would see this day. Just a few years ago, my life was a lot darker than it is now. I held in resentment, guilt, and anger from what previous years had brought me. I felt like I wasn’t receiving much out ofContinue reading “Stay Strong”
The Importance of Supporting a Child’s Dreams
When I was a kid, there were so many things I wanted to do. So many things I wanted to be. From police officer, comedian, actor, firefighter, military man, chef, all the way up to doctor and astronaut. It was as if there were endless possibilities. Like any kid, I had a lot of dreams.Continue reading “The Importance of Supporting a Child’s Dreams”
Trauma: The Sins of Your Parents
Ever since I was a kid, I always loved making people laugh. It sort of came naturally to me. If someone laid out a zinger for me to knock out of the park, even at the ages of 6 or 7, I could do it. I don’t know why I was so good at it,Continue reading “Trauma: The Sins of Your Parents”
The Importance of Date Night
Day after day, night after night, it’s always the same thing. You wake up, brush your teeth, take care of the kids, feed them, clothe them, do everything for everyone, and polish off the day with a bath, bedtime, and about 30 minutes of relaxation before passing out to do it all again tomorrow. WhetherContinue reading “The Importance of Date Night”
Far Away Holidays
The holidays. They can be such a magical, fun, exciting, and sometimes outright crazy time of year. Especially when you have kids. When the holidays come around, the world sort of flips upside down. People who are generally happy throughout the year may tend to move to a darker place. People who are usually onContinue reading “Far Away Holidays”
22 and Pregnant
I was 22. Young(er), (slightly) more energetic, and with the best girl this side of the Mississippi. I had a comfortable amount of money in my … 22 and Pregnant
The First Six Weeks After Birth
It’s 7:00AM, You’re tired, stomach is in knots, not sure what the last good breath felt like because it’s been so long since the last one. The walls … The First Six Weeks After Birth
The First Six Weeks After Birth
It’s 7:00AM, You’re tired, stomach is in knots, not sure what the last good breath felt like because it’s been so long since the last one. The walls are white, you’re alone with a mask on your face, and you’re in blue scrubs. Did you suddenly fall into a psychotic state and land yourself inContinue reading “The First Six Weeks After Birth”
Coffee and Apple Juice 