You’re Not a Bad Mom if Sometimes You Want Your Old Life Back
As I write this, I'm holding a pacifier in the mouth of a crying 2-month-old who simply isn't content with…
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Motherhood
So You’re Raising a YOLO Daredevil
This is not going to be an I see you story. I mean, there is a need for those posts,…
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Our Child in Heaven is Still Part of Our Family
As soon as we drove through the gates, I couldn’t help but immediately notice all the changes that had been…
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It’s Hard To Be An Introvert Mom
Something no one talks about is how dang hard it is to be an introverted mom. Introverts thrive on alone…
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A Mother’s Prayer For Her Strong-Willed Child
A prayer for my strong-willed child: I first need to pray for my patience as your parent. As the one…
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The Embryo Transfer Failed and I Feel Broken
There, I said it. That phrase repels me, "My embryo transfer failed." Every word in that sentence burns with anger,…
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Postpartum Depression Happens To Foster Parents, Too
Feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness, and guilt. Changes in sleep patterns. Extreme fatigue. Difficulty concentrating. Restlessness and irritability. Loss of…
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Sweet Child, You Will Never Outgrow Your Special Place in Mama’s Heart
Mamas remember those early years. When nights came and kept us awake until sunrise. And days jumbled together into weeks.…
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Who Will Protect Her When I’m Gone?
As a parent, we have hopes and dreams for our children. I would lie in bed, watching her sleep and…
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The 4 Types of Motherhood Overwhelm and What To Do About it
For years, I tried to push back negative thoughts, but ultimately, it was a bit like blowing away a wildfire–it…
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