You’ll Always Be My Baby
It feels like just yesterday I was staring down at my outstretched tummy, preparing to meet you for the first time. I was so excited to see your…
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I Love My Children Equally—But Not the Same
Most of the kids I knew growing up had brothers and sisters. It was mystifying to me to watch their dynamic—bickering and wrestling one moment and…
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You May Not Have a Baby Book, But You Have Extra Love
Scrolling through social media, a meme grabs my attention. On the left side: a sweet infant, perfectly-posed in a perfect outfit with a cute little…
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My Second Child Was Born Wild
Dear mama, If you thought you had it easy with your first, just let me warn you, there’s more to come. This isn’t an attempt to discourage from…
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To My Drag-Along Child
To my drag-along child, To the one who gets dragged from place to place because of your youngest sibling status in the family. To the one who gets…
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When I Gave You a Sibling, You Gained a Best Friend
When we learned we were having another baby, I thought a lot about you. Our first. Our oldest. And I worried. About what you’d think. About how…
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You’ll Never, Ever Be Too Old to Be My Baby
You were the baby. Our first. Our only, for a time. Until you weren’t. Until another came along. And then, just like that, you were big. So big.…
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Having Another Baby Made Me a Better Mom
Having another baby made me a better mom. There. I said it. I know it sounds weird, but it’s my truth. It’s not like I wasn’t a “good” mom…
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You’re Not My Baby Anymore
As I look through your baby pictures, it hits me. It hits me so hard. You, sweet toddler, are not my baby anymore. From the moment you were born, you…
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Dear Firstborn, I’ll Never Forget When it Was Just Us
My little one, Tomorrow you earn a new title: “big”. And before we both embark on this new journey, I have a few things I want to remind you of.…
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