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My Pajama Days
I am Emily Okaty Wilson, freelance writer, blogger and public speaker. It sounds better than saying I stay in my pajamas all day eating salt and vinegar chips. I claim to be a wife, a mother, a homeschool teacher and a musician. Sometimes I'm funny.
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Tag Archives: pms
Sexy Happy
We slept deeply, oblivious of the sun’s arms stretching across the Boston skyline. My best friend and I stayed out late the night before dining and dancing with my brothers and sister-in-law on the uneven streets of downtown. Thanks to … Continue reading
Posted in My Pajama Ponderings
Tagged help for depression, optimism, over coming PMDD, pms, relief
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Talking about depression is more uncomfortable than a Pap test.
I could hardly breathe sitting alone on the examining table Tuesday morning, wearing nothing but a loose, unattractive gown that opened to the front and my black, grey and royal blue striped knee socks. At least with my socks on … Continue reading
Posted in My Pajama Ponderings
Tagged depression, Mental health, PMDD, pms, Women's Health, Women's Issues
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When Sad Days Become Sad Weeks
I remember trying to explain to someone once how lonely and sad I was feeling at home while everyone was away at school or work. Their response was,”You sound like a bored housewife.” After that, I rarely divulged that kind … Continue reading
Posted in My Pajama Ponderings
Tagged antidepressants, depression, Mental health, PMDD, pms, SAD, seeking help
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Friday Flip Offs 2/4: Hormones, Peeing on a Stick and Blog Envy
The weather has been less than stellar this week for most of the country, I think, and for those of us with children, that meant it could have been pure hell or a little piece of heaven. For me, it … Continue reading
Posted in My Pajama Ponderings, Writing Prompts
Tagged Friday Flip-Offs, friend stealers, hormones, hot flashes, humor, mean girls, parenting, periods, pms, pregnancy tests, wine
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Friday Flip Offs 1/28: Over-Caffeinated Boobs, Forgetfulness and Frozen Poop
I forgot that The Hare had choir club this morning. She reminded me last night. We laid out her clothes, pseudo-packed her bag and planned lunch. Somewhere between turning out the lights last night and coffee this morning, I forgot … Continue reading
Posted in My Pajama Ponderings
Tagged boobs, caffeine, children, Finger (gesture), forgetfulness, Friday Flip-Offs, humor, life, marriage, moms, pms, postaday2011
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