1. Today, I am reminded why I now limit watching the news.
2. In my pre-baby life, I was an avid news-watcher / reader / listener.
3. But now, well, I’m still too hormonal to deal with many of the horrible things the news brings into my life.
4. A single news item can prey on my mind for days.
5. I also feel the need to shield BabyBoy and BabyGirl, even though they’re too young to comprehend the words.