Sometimes in life the tides change and you’re tossed in new directions. For this little family September has been one manic month, and the seas are definitely tossing us about.
The first wave: Dave was hired for an amazing new job, for which I am incredibly proud. He’s excited and nervous and more animated than I’ve ever seen him. It’s a big opportunity, but unfortunately it means he needs to spend some time away from home to train at corporate. I’m going to be single parenting for a few weeks. Gifts of cookies, wine and babysitters are highly encouraged.
The other exciting news is that I’ve become an aunt. My dear brother and his wife welcomed their sweet baby boy Ryker much, much earlier than expected. She was rushed into an emergency c-section at 34 weeks, but everyone is now happy and healthy. Ryker needs a bit more time in the NICU before he can head home with mom and dad, but he’s growing like a champ. We’re headed to California soon to meet the little one and spend time with my brother and sister.
On top of everything I’m dealing with some health problems that have been no fun at all. They call it “Chronic Migraine” but I call it “Syndrome that Baffles Every Medical Professional and Makes Jenny Want to Lobotomize Herself.” I essentially have a pounding headache all day, every day. I’m at my wit’s end and no one seems to be able to help. If you have any experience with chronic migraine, I’d love to hear tips (at this point if you told me that running around Husky Stadium buck naked would be the cure, I’d do it in a heartbeat).
Long story short, I need to take some time off from this blog. Normally it’s my lifeline; my night and weekend hobby that keeps me sane. But a break is in order so I can focus solely on the kids while their Dad is gone. Also any spare time I do have needs to be channeled into my other baby, Will Bake for Food, in order to make it the rousing success we need it to be (if you’re interested in helping out, shoot me an email).
I hope you have a calm September and a sane start to your October. I’ll be back soon. And in the meantime, surf the recipe index or find me on Twitter or Facebook. And send wine. Lots and lots of wine.
Dang Jenny….hope they get ya pain-free again ASAP. Thinking of you!
Thank you Becki! Pain-free currently. Now it’s just the 2 year-old who causes the headaches. YOU know what I’m talkin about…
love your blog, and your pictures are gorgeous. That cookie book looks wonderful just had to let you know I am swooning over it. Sad I just started checking out all your posts and your on a break, I look forward to your return! Also, my dad has suffered from migraines my whole life and along with medication for when things get really bad he also cuts out foods that have been linked to migraine pain. It’s mostly foods that have been aged like cheeses, and red wine. Not the most fun but it’s worth checking out…It has helped him for almost 30 years.
Best of luck to you and your family!
Thank you Ilana! New meds are doing the trick for now, but I’m also looking into a food allergy test. Red wine, cheese and chocolate seem to be triggers for a lot of people. Thank you for the kind words. Love your blog as well!
What a great picture to go with your post…hopefully the wine has been flowing for you
Looking forward to Will Bake For Food!
Hello. First off, I love your blog. I have pinned many of your recipes on my pinterest. I hadn’t checked it out for a while and was just now reading your post about your migraines. Literally a few minutes after I read about your migraines a commericial came on for a website: http://mychronicmigraine.com/ You may already know about it but I felt that I was meant to pass it on. I hope they aren’t bothering you as much anymore.
Thanks so much, Tiffany! That ad is actually for Botox treatment, which didn’t work for me, but I’ve heard has been helpful for others. Thank you for passing along the info! I’m feeling much better and will be back to cooking and sharing recipes soon