Motherhood is My Greatest Joy—But It’s Still Hard
Today went sideways. I wish I could justify it with a laundry list of deep grief—and while I have some…
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Today went sideways. I wish I could justify it with a laundry list of deep grief—and while I have some…
Continue Reading“You look so beautiful,” my husband gently whispered as I got dressed in the few pajamas that are fitting me…
Continue ReadingIt was the phone call that would change my life. "Honey, it's not good news. It's cancer." For five years,…
Continue ReadingTo all the women who raised me . . . To you first, Grandma, the one who taught me I…
Continue ReadingDear Mom, There is so much I didn’t know about you and so much I didn’t notice growing up with…
Continue ReadingTo the mom-to-be packing saltines and ginger ale for lunch, not sure how you’ll make it through the work day,…
Continue ReadingDear precious one, You are mine and I am yours. I don’t know if I’m ready for this, but I…
Continue ReadingAs a kid, I always thought Mother’s Day was kind of stupid. After all, you have a birthday. Why did…
Continue ReadingMotherhood can be more than a little discouraging. It requires the constant tackling of menial tasks that often go unnoticed…
Continue ReadingLast night I laid you down, a sleepy, dreaming toddler and today you awoke somehow bigger. As I picked you…
Continue ReadingSociety to stay-at-home moms: - When you first bring your baby home, make sure to let your husband sleep. Remember,…
Continue Reading"You should have another child soon," the man said, pointedly glancing down at my flat belly. "It's not good to…
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