Admire the Baby, But Don’t Forget to Nurture the Mother
“When can I come see the baby?” A question new moms might hear over and over. At least at first. …
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“When can I come see the baby?” A question new moms might hear over and over. At least at first. …
Continue ReadingAhh, having a baby. That glorious, sacred beauty of ushering new life into the world, when the miracle your body…
Continue ReadingFor a few weeks, I thought I might be pregnant. I already have four children, ranging in age from 12…
Continue ReadingAs I walked into the restaurant, a sea of pink balloons greeted me. Towers of sweet treats lined the table…
Continue ReadingI have to admit, watching new moms on my social media feeds and out in public used to fill me…
Continue Reading“Alexander has been in daycare for two days and he already has a runny nose, is that normal?” My coworker,…
Continue ReadingYou were the baby. Our first. Our only, for a time. Until you weren’t. Until another came along. And then,…
Continue ReadingHaving another baby made me a better mom. There. I said it. I know it sounds weird, but it’s my…
Continue Reading“Well, at least you’re still pregnant with one baby.” “Twins would have been so expensive. It’s a blessing.” “You can…
Continue ReadingIt’s hard, it’s exhausting, it’s painful, enough to bring you to tears. But here’s the thing—I love being pregnant. I…
Continue ReadingAs I look through your baby pictures, it hits me. It hits me so hard. You, sweet toddler, are not…
Continue ReadingMy little one, Tomorrow you earn a new title: “big”. And before we both embark on this new journey, I…
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