Shelley Wenger
Bio
Small town country girl in southern Pennsylvania. Raising two boys on a small farm filled with horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs, and a cat. Certified veterinary technician and writer at Virtually Shelley.
Stories (481/0)
A Different New Year's Resolution
Like many people, I wear many hats. I am a wife and mother first and foremost. I work part-time at a veterinary hospital. I also run a small freelance writing business. My family also has a small farm, so there is always something that needs to be done.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Journal
Tips for Coping with Postpartum Depression
After you have a baby, you are going to go through so many emotions, often in a short period of time. You are going to love your baby more than you ever imagined, only to be so angry when he or she won't stop crying. Then, you may be so exhausted that you can't wait until bedtime, only to miss him or her the second that your baby is finally asleep.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Families
Tips to Stay Connected To Each Other As New Parents
As new parents, we are so focused on our babies that we often overlook our partner. Having a baby can be really stressful. You have to learn to function on less sleep, while still trying to do everything that you used to. The parent who stays home can sometimes feel jealous of the one who gets to walk out the door away from the screaming baby. Money is often tight since most mothers decide to stay home for several weeks or months.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Families
Why Your Cat Needs to Be Groomed Too!
When people think about groomers, they often think about poodles with their special haircut. They probably also think about all of the dogs that need to get shaved short on a regular basis. They may also think about stinky dogs who need bathes regularly to stay clean.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Petlife
Tips to Make Money Selling Items on Craigslist
As more and more people try to make money from home, they are turning to buying and selling items in person and online. Craigslist is a great way to make money because the advertisements are free. However, it takes some work to make money this way.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Lifehack
Finding May's Father
Raising a daughter alone is always hard, but I tried not to complain. Since I had May at the tender age of sixteen, I started my new life as a mother. I worked hard, graduated from high school, and found a decent job. Times were hard, but I was so proud of my beautiful daughter.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Fiction
Torn
He packed everything, giving one last glance at the reason he was leaving. Daniel was torn at the prospect of leaving the only woman he loved, but the child that she carried made it impossible for him to stay. He thought about giving her one last kiss as she slept on the couch so peacefully, but he decided against it for the fear of waking her. So, he finished loading up his pickup and drove away from his house, his girlfriend, and life as he knew it.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Fiction
Confusion
Amanda watched, with mixed emotions, as her best friend, Jon, made his way up to her door. They had been friends for years, always remaining close, no matter who passed through their lives. Lately, as he helped her through this rough time, her feelings had grown so much they could be considered love.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Fiction
Tips For Moving While Pregnant
Finding out that you are expecting a baby will change your entire life. You may even decide that your current home or apartment is not going to work as you expand your family. Because of this, many people decide to move, even though it isn't as easy to do in your condition.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Families
Why Your Blog Needs Pictures
So, I was recently talking about getting sued over pictures with your blog. To me, this seems crazy because all you are doing is using pictures to enhance your blog. However, the truth is that someone could sue you over the fact that you are using their pictures. They own them, so you have no right to use them.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Journal