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My 2015 Recap

A year ago, I focused on how my glass was half full. I was – and am – thankful to be a mom and an educator. Nonetheless, as 2014 drew to a close, there were still a lot of loose ends in my life: Was my breast cyst benign or malignant? Could I physically handle […]

Posted in 2015, Breast Cancer, dating, Love, parenting, reflections, relationships, Roya, stef woods, teaching, The Man on January 1, 2016 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

Am I Really OK?

Thank you to all of you who texted, emailed, clicked “like” and commented in response to my relationship update post. Given the humbling outpouring of support, I wanted to provide some additional clarification as to how I’m doing and what’s next. Am I okay? Yes. I grieved the end of my relationship with The Man long […]

Posted in dating, Roya, Stef Woods on September 11, 2015 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

A Relationship Update

Three years ago, I wrote about my relationship with The Man and had introduced him to my close friends and family. I met The Man at my end-of-treatment fundraising celebration, and our relationship was on the fast track soon thereafter. Just how fast? February 2012: We started dating. April 2012: I had a double mastectomy. June […]

Posted in dating, Love, relationships, Roya, Stef Woods on September 9, 2015 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

Exhaling

When I found out that I needed to have a cyst removed from my right breast, I had an idea. Since I still have yet to finish my breast reconstruction, I wondered if I could get some or all of the next reconstructive surgery completed at the same time. One operation was better than two, right? […]

Posted in Roya, Stef Woods on January 26, 2015 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

6th Blog Anniversary

In 6th grade, my English teacher tasked the students in my class with writing their own autobiographies. I couldn’t think of a title for mine and asked my mom for help. She didn’t need more than a second to respond: Doing It Stef’s Way. Yes, I marched to the beat of my own drum even […]

Posted in dating, Love, Motherhood, relationships, Roya, sex, Stef Woods on December 31, 2014 by Stef Woods. 1 Comment

Isn’t Motherhood Amazing?

Since I’ve had Roya, moms or moms-to-be often ask me the following question: Isn’t it amazing? I always respond in the same way: She’s amazing. It – motherhood – is exhausting. Motherhood is the toughest job there is. It is 24/7. There are no holidays, vacation days, sick days or snow days. I teach about […]

Posted in Love, Motherhood, Roya, Stef Woods on October 9, 2014 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

Roya’s 1st Birthday

I didn’t throw a first birthday party for my daughter, Roya. I write that without any guilt or shame. Nonetheless, my decision surprised quite a few loved ones. Why didn’t I go the traditional route? Roya won’t remember anything about any event at this early point in her life. As such, her first birthday will come and […]

Posted in Love, Roya, Stef Woods on June 20, 2014 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

The Love of My Life

In 2010, I was on a date with a man who wanted to talk a lot about my blog. Him: Your stories would make a great book! Each relationship could be a chapter with the last chapter about the man you decide to marry and spend the rest of your life with! I thanked him […]

Posted in Breast Cancer, Love, Pregnancy, Roya, Stef Woods on June 10, 2014 by Stef Woods. 1 Comment

Roya’s April

Roya was quite the busy 10 month old in April! We enjoyed brunch at Auntie Kate’s place, a visit from Grandpa and Nana, Easter service at Western Presbyterian, and my 41st birthday at Bourbon Steak. Roya also continued to go to Gymboree and music class, and we added a Baby Aquatics class into our weekly […]

Posted in Roya, Stef Woods on May 30, 2014 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

Roya’s March

March typically comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. For Roya, it seemed like the reverse. The beginning of the month found Roya meeting some of my dear friends. (Special shoutout to Auntie Sheila from making time for us during her trip from San Francisco!) We also had a baby date at […]

Posted in Roya, Stef Woods on May 29, 2014 by Stef Woods. Leave a comment

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