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A Rainbow Baby Brings Hope, But Doesn’t Erase the Pain of Miscarriage

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
November 15, 2020
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By Lauren Hedrick

A Rainbow Baby Brings Hope, But Doesn’t Erase the Pain of Miscarriage

Each morning when I get into my car, I throw my purse into the passenger seat, set my coffee down…

Baby, Motherhood
November 14, 2020
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By Jessica Swanda

Dear 2020 Baby, You Changed Everything

Dear 2020 baby, Before you were born, before you even existed, I wondered if I would stay home with you.…

Motherhood
November 14, 2020
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By Jaymi Torrez

My Daughter Thinks I’m Beautiful

My daughter thinks I’m beautiful. She’s seven, and her eyes don’t see flaws the same way mine do. Her fingers…

The Loss of a Child Brings Isolating Grief

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
November 14, 2020
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By Justina Oldehoff

The Loss of a Child Brings Isolating Grief

The more time that passes, the more isolating grief feels. I have isolated myself. I have pushed people away. I…

Teach Your Son To Help Now So He’ll Serve His Wife Well Later

Kids, Marriage, Motherhood
November 14, 2020
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By Lacy Estelle

Teach Your Son To Help Now So He’ll Serve His Wife Well Later

I had an epiphany tonight. I was walking around the kitchen with a toddler on my hip. My 9-year-old tried…

To the Loving Hearts Who Cared For My Premature Baby, I Am Forever Grateful

Baby, Motherhood
November 13, 2020
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By Justina Oldehoff

To the Loving Hearts Who Cared For My Premature Baby, I Am Forever Grateful

You sat with us during the absolute worst and the best moments of our life. You fought for our boys…

Teenagers and Toddlers Are More Alike Than Different

Motherhood, Teen, Toddler
November 13, 2020
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By A Cogent

Teenagers and Toddlers Are More Alike Than Different

They’re both testing boundaries. They’re both pushing their limits. They’re both discovering themselves outside of their parents’ identities. They’re both…

Baby, Motherhood
November 12, 2020
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By Justina Oldehoff

This is NICU Life

The overwhelming feeling of worry, sadness, and guilt when you walk through those NICU doors for the first time and…

I Didn’t Understand the Pain of Child Loss Until I Became a Mother Myself

Loss, Motherhood
November 12, 2020
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By Anna Nadeina

I Didn’t Understand the Pain of Child Loss Until I Became a Mother Myself

I’m 28 and I tend to say that I am the only child. Not because it’s true, but because saying…

What a Mom Does That You Don’t See is Everything

Motherhood
November 12, 2020
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By Tia Hawkins

What a Mom Does That You Don’t See is Everything

What it looks like she did . . . absolutely nothing or the bare minimum at best. Sure, she did…

I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

Living, Marriage, Motherhood
November 12, 2020
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By Lyndsey C

I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

Why is that fit, seemingly healthy guy with that not-so-fit, seemingly unhealthy gal? I am ashamed to admit this thought…

Motherhood
November 11, 2020
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By Rachel Weidner

Motherhood Can Sneak Up On You

I’ll be in the middle of my morning routine—brewing coffee, letting the dog out, getting the kids' breakfast—when all of…

Motherhood

A Rainbow Baby Brings Hope, But Doesn’t Erase the Pain of Miscarriage

Dear 2020 Baby, You Changed Everything

My Daughter Thinks I’m Beautiful

The Loss of a Child Brings Isolating Grief

Teach Your Son To Help Now So He’ll Serve His Wife Well Later

To the Loving Hearts Who Cared For My Premature Baby, I Am Forever Grateful

Teenagers and Toddlers Are More Alike Than Different

This is NICU Life

I Didn’t Understand the Pain of Child Loss Until I Became a Mother Myself

What a Mom Does That You Don’t See is Everything

I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

Motherhood Can Sneak Up On You

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