Heartbroken After Losing My Long-time Confidant {+ Links of Interest}

I have had one difficult week — in the span of a few days, I had a confirmed chemical pregnancy and on top of that had to make the decision to say goodbye to the one thing that’s seen me through everything and more — my cat Puff. He died peacefully at home in my arms with the help of a loving and caring veterinarian with my husband and Ming-Ming by his side. I miss him more than I can really say and grieving while on Clomid has been interesting. I appreciate all the sweet words so many of you have offered, it helps so much.

Links of Interest for the Week:

• Most Popular Baby Names from 100 Years Ago – I never hear “Dorthy” anymore.
• 15 Ways to Connect With Your Child When You Have 15 Minutes – everyone has 15 minutes
• 15 Cats Who Look Like Pin-Up Models – you have to see it to believe it
  
• 7 Things I’ve Gotten Tired of Hearing After a Year of Trying to Conceive – people mean well, but …
  
• What to Have on Hand For When Your Kids Say “I’m Bored” – boredom basket to the rescue
• 10 Cats Who Are Overly-Attached – oddly enough, not an oxymoron

Photos You Just Gotta See:

• I Got Myself Some New Glasses — I can see again
• Filling the Void — my kids trying to comfort me
• 4th Time’s a Charm? — Clomid round 4

Pins I’m Oogling Over:

• Matte and Shiny – chevron done right
  
• Creative Cursing — hello, win!
• Hair Envy – can it be mine?

I will be speaking at a conference in Toronto, Ontario during April called MomThrive. It’s the first conference dedicated the self-care of all moms. I will be hosting a panel on Self-Care During Grief. Be sure to pick up a ticket (for you & a friend) before they’re sold out!

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