Turning Circle Rage- a symptom not the cause

November 3, 2020November 4, 2020 ~ soulsearchinginsuburbia ~ 2 Comments

At 7:42 this morning, I reversed hurriedly down the driveway, two gorgeous crazy making girls in the back, one who almost forgot to bring her shoes, AGAIN. It is the exact latest possible time we can leave home to get to school with a chance of making it to the turning circle before they close … Continue reading Turning Circle Rage- a symptom not the cause

To Have and To Hold

October 23, 2020November 4, 2020 ~ soulsearchinginsuburbia ~ Leave a comment

My lady's blood pressure measured 148/100. That couldn't be right. She was a healthy antenatal woman, expecting her first child at 40 years old after several miscarriages and a long struggle to fall pregnant. She would be with us on the ward until her induction of labour as close to term (37 weeks and over) … Continue reading To Have and To Hold

“I can see the fat on your body.”

October 19, 2020November 4, 2020 ~ soulsearchinginsuburbia ~ 3 Comments

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com These are the exact words uttered by my 6 year old straight shooter as she watched me get dressed a couple of days ago. "I can see the fat on your body mummy." What. The. HELL? My head snapped to face her, mouth agape in disbelief. My dress lay … Continue reading “I can see the fat on your body.”