About
I’ve been blogging here since 2004 (original title: And I Wasted All That Birth Control). Over the course of writing this blog, writing and social media have become my passion, and my work.
BIO
I’m well known for my raw tone and humor on Twitter as @CecilyK, and my posts about social media and moms on MomCrunch for Babble. I live in the Philadelphia area, am happily married, am mom to a fierce and amazing daughter, and have occasionally been called a bad ass. I also currently work with AboutOne doing Social Media and Content Strategy. I was named by Babble as one of the Top 100 Mom Bloggers in 2011 (and Top 50 Twitter Moms in 2010).
BACKGROUND
My husband Charlie and I have been together since 1992, and have been sober since December 21st of 1995. My husband, also a writer, can be found blogging here, and has found a great space to highlight his quips and observations here.
After many years, we finally decided to start a family. We spent four years trying to get pregnant. We finally got pregnant with our first IVF with ICSII cycle in 2004, after much ado, only to lose our twins boys (and nearly me) at nearly six months gestation to severe preeclampsia. We did a medical termination of that pregnancy to save my life and preserve my health.
In October of 2005, I got pregnant again (via frozen embryo transfer) with a single child. Victoria Anne Sarah was born on June 7, 2006 via emergency c-section because of a placenta abruption. We are pretty thrilled with her, and do not plan on trying pregnancy again.
Want to know even more about me?
The long, long story of how Charlie and I got together.
The saga of losing my sons starts here.
A good post that outlines my unusual spirituality.
A post about why I got sober.
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What seems like eons ago, i *behaved* like a complete bitch to you when i left some self-righteous and judgemental comments on your blog. I’m sorry for that. Today I found this blog completely by accident and the person i am now is not the person i was then. I wish you well.
I only just now saw this. Thank you so much for reaching back out. :)
I was looking for my 6 blog picks when I saw yours and got hooked. The pink color got me, the blog title got it me, and Tori got me. What an adorable kid you have :) Lastly, just want to let you know, you inspired me to become stronger. Have a great day!
I had preeclampsia, too, and could’ve “stroked out.” It was part of why we’ve decided not to have a second child- one of many reasons. I knew I felt a connection with you. I’m so incredibly sorry you went through such a terrible loss, and I’m so glad you’re alive.
Love,
Heidi Ferrer (Girl to Mom.com)
Delighted to see your post on Facebook today. Just yesterday I found the sketch of laughing Hilda that I got from one of your early blog mastheads. Too fun! So, you must have found something to help you with your weight loss goals. I couldn’t find a link to that subject in your blog, but I’m sure it is in there……………
I’m now single and a breast cancer survivor. Wow, the last 5 years have been pivotal for me! My health is good and I’m feeling fine, now, I just need to lose 20 pounds before February – according to my oncologist. :-)
Carolyn
i found you via punky mama, we also struggled with infertility for a couple of years (lost one twin very early). i look forward to checking out your blog and will have to find you on twitter, especially if you cause butterfly effects :)
Greetings from Queensland, Australia. Came across our blog and love it! I look forward to reading more and following you on twitter.
I’ve been following you on Twitter and Babble for quite some time now, but only recently started reading your blog. You have an amazing story! I’m from the Philippine islands, and I’m stopping by to say “Mabuhay” (literally Filipino for “live long & prosper”, lol, sans Vulcan hand sign).