September had two major events for me and my family. First, I defended my PhD dissertation the second week of September. This is huge! I started my PhD at the University of New Mexico, where I study geology, in 2010. I took a year off following the birth of my first daughter (2012-2013), but otherwise, …
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Anticipation
Wow – it’s been a while since I last posted an entry. I’ve been flying across the country, have had in-laws visiting, and am frantically trying to finish writing a geology journal article on my current PhD research before Baby Donahue arrives. Thus, my thoughts have largely stayed in the realms of “When does our …
Hot Mama: The pregnant “glow” is a wildfire hazard
As summer starts to settle in, the temperature is rising. I knew this was coming; in fact, all winter long, I was secretly looking forward to the days when all I would have to do was throw on a sundress and sandals and head out into the sunshine. Now, instead of loving the sun warming …
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Preparedness: Weeks to go move into single digits
Preparation. The word conjures up lists, planning, expectation, excitement, goals, and work. I think of this word in a few realms: athletics, academics, and, recently, to the imminent arrival of the baby I’ve been toting around inside of me for the last 31 weeks. Yep, that is correct: I am statistically 75% of the way …
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