By Shannon Whitmore I Never Thought I’d Be the Infertile Friend
My first child was a honeymoon baby. There was no work involved in getting our son, just a little bit…
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Shannon Whitmore
When a Mom Says No, She Means No
It took me two and a half years to settle into my role as mama. It happened on August 6,…
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Taking Your Child To Therapy isn’t Always Easy
I thought I was OK with mental illness and the need for therapy. I’ve been open about my own struggles…
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May We Be Mothers With the Spirit of Samuel
My son has a children’s Bible we read on a semi-daily basis. It’s one of those books filled with common…
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We Spend Our Lives Hiding But God is Always Seeking Us
My kids are awful at playing hide-and-seek. My toddler daughter likes to count with her splayed fingers over her face.…
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As Long As I’m Breathing, You Will Never Suffer Alone
I was flying down the highway as quickly as I could safely do it, desperate to get you home. You…
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The Stress-Free Secret To a More Biblical Christmas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And the most stressful. And the most beautiful. And the most…
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My Mother-in-Law is Showing Me How To Let My Son Go
I should say right off the bat that I have a really amazing mother-in-law. I don’t have any of the…
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My Dear Pregnant Friend, I’m Happy For You—But I’m a Little Jealous, Too
I attended another baby shower this weekend. That's the second one in as many weeks, and I have at least…
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Mom and Dad’s House Will Always Feels Like Home
Two years ago, my parents sold my childhood home. Two years ago, I said goodbye to the house where I…
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My Baby Taught Me To Love My Body
118. That was the number on the scale just before I realized I needed help. 118 pounds. It’s really not…
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The Silent Struggle of Secondary Infertility
Another negative pregnancy test. Another period. Another cycle begins. Another hope for a child ends. I mourn my loss quietly…
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