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What I Wish I Could Go Back and Hug New-Mom Me

Motherhood
August 31, 2025
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By Leslee Madsen

What I Wish I Could Go Back and Hug New-Mom Me

I was organizing our storage room when I found some old pictures. The pictures were of me and my newborn…

Two Mothers Diverged In a Fancy Restaurant (and Both Were Happy)

Friendship, Motherhood
April 13, 2025
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By Kimberly Ely

Two Mothers Diverged In a Fancy Restaurant (and Both Were Happy)

Larissa knew I was pregnant. After the thrill of this news wore off, she wanted the meaty, juicy details I’d…

I Had a Baby at 40 and It Changed Everything

Baby, Motherhood
March 7, 2025
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By Renate Yotti

I Had a Baby at 40 and It Changed Everything

Before I became a mom, I never considered myself a kid person. I knew I wanted a family someday, yet…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
September 6, 2023
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By Kristi Killpack

You Were Meant to Be Our Oldest

Dear oldest child, Thanks for taking one for the team. You’ve probably thought by now that Dad and I really…

Dear Firstborn, I’m So Proud to Call You Mine

Baby, Motherhood, Toddler
June 27, 2023
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By Katy Hoskins

Dear Firstborn, I’m So Proud to Call You Mine

My baby girl, I’m so sorry. I’m sorry we didn’t get more time with you only. I’m sorry you weren’t…

Child
May 5, 2023
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By Casey Huff

You Were Made to Be My Oldest

You are my firstborn. My big. The one who made me a mama. The one who started this whole crazy,…

You’re the One I Want to Raise My Babies with

Baby, Marriage
April 23, 2023
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By Samantha Jones

You’re the One I Want to Raise My Babies with

We didn’t realize the far-reaching effects of having our first child. We dreamed, planned, and imagined what our future life…

Dear Mom-To-Be, The Beauty is Just Beginning

Baby, Motherhood
August 7, 2021
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By Tricia Rose Stone

Dear Mom-To-Be, The Beauty is Just Beginning

There is a stack of gifts next to her, all beautifully wrapped. On top of the pile of gifts is…

We Started a Family Right Away—And Don’t Regret it For a Second

Marriage, Motherhood
July 28, 2020
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By Shannon Whitmore

We Started a Family Right Away—And Don’t Regret it For a Second

I was 26 when I got married and 27 when I gave birth to my first child. My husband and…

Motherhood
May 9, 2020
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By Hannah Dearth

Dear Firstborn, You Taught Me Love

To the one who made me a mother, my first child, thank you. You hold a special place in my heart.…

There’s Just Something About That First Pregnancy

Baby, Motherhood
April 10, 2020
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By Justina Murphy

There’s Just Something About That First Pregnancy

In the midst of decluttering and cleaning, I didn’t expect to be stopped by something so tiny. A blanket. A…

Dear Firstborn, You Proved it Really Does Go By So Fast

Kids, Motherhood
November 15, 2019
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By Jenny Albers

Dear Firstborn, You Proved it Really Does Go By So Fast

From the moment you were born, those words have been spoken to me more than any others. From doctors and…

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What I Wish I Could Go Back and Hug New-Mom Me

Two Mothers Diverged In a Fancy Restaurant (and Both Were Happy)

I Had a Baby at 40 and It Changed Everything

You Were Meant to Be Our Oldest

Dear Firstborn, I’m So Proud to Call You Mine

You Were Made to Be My Oldest

You’re the One I Want to Raise My Babies with

Dear Mom-To-Be, The Beauty is Just Beginning

We Started a Family Right Away—And Don’t Regret it For a Second

Dear Firstborn, You Taught Me Love

There’s Just Something About That First Pregnancy

Dear Firstborn, You Proved it Really Does Go By So Fast

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