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We Almost Said We Were Done Having Babies Too Soon

Faith, Motherhood
July 1, 2023
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By Ellie Marooney

We Almost Said We Were Done Having Babies Too Soon

It was early morning, and the dew covered the dry, winter grass as my husband, our four little boys (five…

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…

Isn’t Parenting Supposed to Be Easier the Second Time Around?

Baby, Motherhood, Toddler
June 24, 2023
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By Brittany Bell

Isn’t Parenting Supposed to Be Easier the Second Time Around?

My second child slid into the world after an easy labor and immediately latched. I took this as a sign…

I Am the Owner of a Thousand Pound Heart

Motherhood
June 11, 2023
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By Kathleen Davis

I Am the Owner of a Thousand Pound Heart

With each child, my heart has gotten heavier. At first, it was one. One cry. One colic. One bump on…

To the Mom with Two under Two: You’ll Make It

Baby, Motherhood, Toddler
May 11, 2023
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By Tynea Lewis

To the Mom with Two under Two: You’ll Make It

Sweet friend, I know you feel like your world has exploded into chaos. Two under the age of two feels…

A Vasectomy Fail Wrecked Me in the Most Beautiful Way

Baby, Motherhood
April 13, 2023
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By Richelle Byrne

A Vasectomy Fail Wrecked Me in the Most Beautiful Way

Has life ever thrown you a major curveball? The kind you wonder how you’re going to work your way through,…

Please Don’t Ask When I’m Having Another Baby

Baby, Motherhood
March 25, 2023
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By Megan LaPorta

Please Don’t Ask When I’m Having Another Baby

We’ve all been asked it. Maybe once, maybe more times than we can count. Maybe we’ve even asked it ourselves,…

3 Ways to Help Your Firstborn Embrace Becoming a Big Brother

Baby, Kids, Motherhood, Toddler
March 24, 2023
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By Alex Kornswiet

3 Ways to Help Your Firstborn Embrace Becoming a Big Brother

My oldest son turned four right after his first brother was born. Four years of alone time with his parents.…

What Happens When She Wants Another Baby and He Does Not?

Faith, Marriage, Motherhood
January 23, 2023
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By Alana Smith

What Happens When She Wants Another Baby and He Does Not?

I am on my knees, folded over, with my head resting on the carpet. I am in my closet, which…

Motherhood
December 15, 2022
758 Views
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By Madeline Dear

Why Having a Baby after 35 Is So Great

Advanced maternal age. Geriatric pregnancy. I think I heard those words first in nursing school at the age of 19.…

Baby, Kids, Motherhood
December 6, 2022
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By Andrea Haddix

Don’t Fear the Gap

I was afraid of the gap. You know, the one where you have some kids and then wait several years…

There’s Light At the End of a Hard Pregnancy

Baby, Motherhood
November 14, 2022
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By Katey Clodfelter

There’s Light At the End of a Hard Pregnancy

That little pink positive mark hit me. Hard. The pregnancy test revealed the news that I guiltily hoped was negative.…