The Half-Dressed Mom and Love in the Details
I am a proper mom. Not fancy, not prim—practical. I am dressed for the time of day, always. That is…
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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…
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By Peyton Garland This is the “Thank You” a Mom Never Gets
“I need a few minutes of quiet,” I told my husband. Without issue, he scooped up our toddling son and…
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By Natasha Smith Moms are the Keepers of Every Little Moment
Moms are keepers. They are the ones who tuck away memories in boxes, bags, and corners of their hearts—often long…
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By Becky Kraenow I Didn’t Know How Much I Needed Other Mothers
I read somewhere the other day that when a child is born, a parent is too. In my first few…
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By Lizzy Christian Don’t Forget the Heartbroken Mothers
The loss I recently experienced hit differently than others I’ve experienced. I thought that with three kids already in tow,…
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To the Woman Longing to Become a Mother
To the woman who is struggling with infertility. To the woman who is staring at another pregnancy test with your…
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By Melinda Dueck You’re the Mother-in-Law I Dream of Being One Day
To my dear mother-in-law, Thank you for showing me that good mothers-in-law really do exist. I hear so often about…
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Motherhood is a Million Little Letting Gos and Fresh Hellos
I missed my grocery-shopping buddy the other day. Mondays are usually the days my littlest and I knock out our…
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Can You Hear the Silent Cry of Bereaved Postpartum Mothers?
Trigger warning: post discusses death and loss The cool air shocked my sweltering face as I walked into the doors…
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By Christie Lynn If You Still Have Your Mom, Hug Her a Little Tighter For the Ones Who Don’t
For those of us who no longer have our moms physically here with us, I think the one thing we…
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By Kayleen Terrell Mothers Become More Beautiful With Time
I remember waiting impatiently for my daughter to be born. My baby bump had swelled and ripened to its fullest.…
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