Figuring Out 40

Welcome back to what’s become “Midlife Monday” when I tackle my Figuring Out 40 Journey. Some things I’ve mastered by age 40, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. Envy is of the things I’m working. Especially when I feel it creeping up within myself or when I …

This is not your typical Figuring Out 40 blog post about midlife. But I’ve reached a point where I have to work smarter not harder. This Sunday, I did my family’s shopping at THREE DIFFERENT STORES. 1. My first stop was to go to Aldi for some produce that was on sale. …

This year I decided I’m not turning 42 years old. I’m not rewinding or stopping the clock either. I’m simply taking a different approach to this midlife mark. In case you’re new here, back in 2013 I was about to turn 40 years old so introduced Figuring Out 40. It was …

How many times have you heard yourself say, “I’m waiting for the perfect time” or “Everything will be perfect when _____ (fill in the blank)”? For me, it’s been way too often. From my online life, I look really busy and I am. But there are a few more projects and …

There’s a term that I’ve seen on my medical records that annoys the crap out of me: Advanced Maternal Age. It’s the label given to women 35 and over who’ve given birth or are trying to get pregnant. I delivered A.J. when I was 36 and I didn’t feel old …