Author Archives: rhulth

About rhulth

I'm an adopted 34 year old woman with a master's degree in social anthropology. I work as a social worker and have a background as a freelance reporter. I love to write, read and Netflix.

Life’s Simple Pleasures

Posted on July 29, 2022 by rhulth

I had forgotten how much I love to read. When I was a kid I used to plough through books, basically from the moment I started reading, I just kept going. My room at my parents’ had bookshelves lining the … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Problems & Race

Posted on March 13, 2021 by rhulth

Like most people by now, I’ve watched the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah. I’m not going to focus much on the interview in itself, but more on how it’s been received by the general public, and more specifically, the … Continue reading →

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Patriarchy rearing its ugly head. Again!

Posted on December 27, 2020 by rhulth

You know how Hollywood actresses (or famous women in general) get asked things like “how do you balance being a mother and an actress (or whatever makes them famous)?” on the red carpet, or “who are you wearing”, rather than … Continue reading →

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10 Year Anniversary

Posted on November 25, 2020 by rhulth

Happy Anniversary! I can’t believe that I’ve had this blog for ten years(!) today. Though I have to admit that I haven’t been active during all of those ten years. I do miss being active though, finding articles and pieces … Continue reading →

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BLM Protests in Relation to COVID-19

Posted on June 16, 2020 by rhulth

This post is inspired by some late night writing I ended up blurting out on my Facebook on June 4th, two days after the Black Lives Matter protest here in Sweden. It was written in Stockholm, so I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Things to Never Say to Someone who’s had a C-section

Posted on October 16, 2019 by rhulth

Lately something has been bothering me like crazy: the things people sometimes blurt out to those of us who’s been through a c-section. During my pregnancy I joined a wonderful group on Facebook, a group that helped me through a … Continue reading →

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Motherhood

Posted on October 16, 2019 by rhulth

Mother. That’s quite the title, isn’t it? I know it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been here, which isn’t much of a surprise. I was right the last time I wrote here though, it was my last pregnancy update … Continue reading →

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Bump Update – Week 37 & 38

Posted on August 10, 2019 by rhulth

BabyWeight: 2859 grams (w. 37)Length: 48.6 cm (w. 37) Baby will weigh between six and six and a half pounds this week. Growth slows down at this point and Baby is busy practicing for life after birth. Baby is plumper … Continue reading →

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Bump Update – Week 36

Posted on July 28, 2019 by rhulth

BabyWeight: 2622 gramsLength: 47.4 cm Baby weighs about six pounds (2,5 kg) and will gain approximately one half of a pound per week from now until birth. The protective fat layer will make up about 15% of Baby’s weight at … Continue reading →

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Bump Update – Week 35

Posted on July 28, 2019 by rhulth

BabyWeight: 2383 gramsLength: 46.2 cm Baby weighs about five and a half pounds now and will start with a period of rapid weight gain this week. From now until birth your baby will gain approximately one half of a pound … Continue reading →

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