The Anxiety Inside Me

May 17, 2013 by melissamuszynski

For the most part I am a positive, always-look-on-the-bright-side type of person. I can go with the flow, work with what I’ve got and still be happy. However, I do suffer from occasional anxiety and over the past two months it has crept up on me and really put a damper on my daily routine. I used to be able to go months, maybe even a full year without taking any medication, but lately, I can barely go a day; this is when I feel I’ve failed.  Read more...

One Lucky Daughter

May 10, 2013 by melissamuszynski

I can think of no other woman in my life that has made me the person I am today, other than my mother.  She is my best friend and taught me how to be driven, dedicated and determined at a very young age. I can remember going into stores when I was probably around 3 years old and asking my mother how much something cost. Even though she knew the answer, she never would tell me it, as that was just too easy. Instead, she would have me go find the sales associate and politely ask them for the price. If anyone who knows me, knows that this one simple learning lesson she taught me truly shaped the person that I am today. I am never too afraid or shy to ask questions about anything.  Read more...

A Successful Ear Tube Surgery at a Wonderful Hospital

May 3, 2013 by melissamuszynski

I know it’s been a few weeks since I last talked about my daughter’s ear tube issues and I am pleased to report that this past Wednesday she underwent surgery and it was a great success! All the worrying and stressing out leading up to surgery was not needed.

When we entered CT Children’s Medical Center promtly at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, we automatically felt comfortable and at ease with the wonderful staff, nurses, doctors, assistants and anesthesiologists.

They were beyond organized, detailed and determined to make our experience nothing but the best.

Nothing calms parents down quicker, particularly the mother, when a hospital has their act together, is on schedule and ready to make a difference in the lives of their patient.

I truly believe our daughter felt the energy in the building as well, because she really was not stressed out, fussy or irritable. Now, after not having a bottle since 6PM the day before, that is really saying something.  Read more...

A Mother’s “Time Out”

Apr 26, 2013 by melissamuszynski

Before I had my daughter my free time was dedicated to whatever I wanted to do. I didn’t have to run to the grocery store or to target to buy diapers and wipes. I had a blank slate of free time and chose to do whatever I wanted and I loved it. Since having a baby, while those times have not necessarily changed, they have been altered.

Last Saturday evening, my husband got our daughter ready for bed while I went on a much-needed shopping trip to my “homes away from home”, also known as Marshalls Home Goods and the Goodwill. I was gone for well over three hours when my husband called to make sure I was ok. I said to him that everything is fine; I’m shopping, having fun and enjoying your debit card!    Read more...

A Mothers First “Birth-Day”

Apr 19, 2013 by melissamuszynski

Tomorrow will not only be my daughter’s first birthday, but it will be my first “birth-day,” one that I will never forget and hope not to experience again.

My body has changed dramatically since the birth of my daughter, who weighed in at nine pounds! As I write this post I am currently going for physical therapy once a week for sciatica and for my pelvic bone being out of alignment. While I feel so much better since beginning therapy, it still hurts when I do a lot of physical activity.

I frequently think back to the time when I was in my hospital bed, unable to walk and gazing down the hall as other new moms were walking around holding their babies. That still upsets me and I wish that I was able to do the same – to enjoy the days and weeks after my delivery. The worst feeling in the world is having a new baby, juggling all the emotions and anxiety, while not being able to walk and even worse, care for your baby.  Read more...