Momxiety

Momming with Anxiety

  • The Hunger Games: Arlington Summer Camp Edition

    I didn’t realize registering my child for summer camp would require strategy, speed, and emotional resilience. I had no clue how competitive camp sign-up is in Arlington, Virginia. Honestly—not just summer camp. Any activity. Swimming classes? I go to my friend’s house, her husband stays home from work, and the three of us sit there… Read more

  • What Do You Do With the Baby Stuff? The quiet in-between of holding on and letting go

    Our daughter is almost six now, and I still have boxes of baby clothes and things I’ve saved—just in case we were lucky enough to have another child. And I keep wondering… how long do I hold onto them? Because getting rid of them feels like something bigger. Like I’m acknowledging that this is really… Read more

  • Proof It’s Possible—Just Not for Me: The complicated reality of watching IVF work for someone else

    As someone who has gone through IVF, I genuinely am happy when it works for other people. I know how much goes into it—the emotional toll, the physical exhaustion, everything it takes just to get to that point. But just like hearing someone got pregnant naturally and feeling that quiet ache…it happens when someone has… Read more

  • Infertility isn’t rare – so why is access still so hard

    Infertility sucks. Plain and simple. It’s crazy that we’re finally starting to talk about infertility more—more awareness, more conversation—yet for so many people, access to care still depends on where you live, where you work, and what your insurance decides to cover. Because it’s not so black and white. Just because your employer offers insurance… Read more

  • Momxiety Moment: The Hit Was Quick. The Overthinking Was Not.

    It happened fast.An “oh shit” moment.A collision with a teammate. Let me preface this—this is kindergarten soccer. These are not aggressive athletes out there. I’m not usually the mom who spirals every time my kid gets hurt.Most of the time, I’m the “you’re okay, shake it off” mom.But this hit… wasn’t one I could brush… Read more

  • We Need to Talk About Infertility: Breaking the Silence

    For something that affects so many people, infertility is still talked about so quietly.Like it’s something we’re supposed to carry on our own. I didn’t fully understand that until I was in it. Infertility isn’t just a medical condition—it’s something you live with every single day. Even in the moments where you think you’ve moved… Read more

  • Somewhere, a Mom Is Doing More Than Me (And I’m Not Okay)

    Nothing humbles me faster than another mom casually mentioning her color-coded routine. I’m lucky if all of my kid’s socks match. And honestly? That’s a win. In the world we live in today, everything is posted on social media—which can be helpful… or not. There’s something I like to call the “highlight reel vs. real… Read more

  • 10 Things I Overthink Daily As a Mom

    I don’t just think… I overthink. In some ways, I think I’ve always been an overthinker—but motherhood takes it to a completely different level. Every little thing you could possibly overthink, you now overthink… times ten. Motherhood is a full-time, unpaid job. And to the people who say, “But you get to be a mom—that’s… Read more

  • Back to basics

    There is nothing “basic” about stopping IVF and returning to the so-called natural route. There is no guidebook for what comes next. The protocols and procedures that once dictated every step suddenly disappear. The appointments, alarms, and instructions are gone—but the emotions and unknowns remain. There is no protocol for going back to the basics.… Read more

  • When IVF Ends, and There Are No Protocols for Grief

    Our IVF journey is over. No double pink lines appeared, no transfer date was set—instead, we are left with emptiness, frustration, and feelings of loss. Deciding to stop IVF treatment brings a unique kind of grief. It’s not the loss of someone we had, but the loss of someone we imagined. We’re grieving the hope… Read more