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Baby, Faith, Motherhood
August 12, 2019
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Postpartum Depression Stole My Joy, But God Gave it Back To Me

I have to admit, watching new moms on my social media feeds and out in public used to fill me with envy. These moms looked so proud and filled to the…

Baby, Motherhood
July 31, 2019
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Dear Expectant Mama, Here’s the Truth

To the expectant mother: Let me prepare you now by saying, whatever your expectations for how this day will go, throw them out the window. They are…

Baby, Motherhood
July 10, 2019
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I Exclusively Pumped for a Year—And My Baby and I Thrived

Yes, I exclusively pumped for a year and survived to tell about it. I willingly pumped six times a day (at least) for a year and often once in the…

Marriage
June 19, 2019
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Hey Tired Moms: Sex Gets Better

I had great sex the other day. The kids were at school and I sent my husband a text to see if he wanted to come home from work for a “lunch…

Baby, Friendship, Motherhood
June 14, 2019
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What a New Mom Really Wants When You Visit

Visiting a new mom and a new baby can be tricky. Some moms are so excited to show off their bundles of joy and want all the people to come over, and…

Baby, Friendship
June 12, 2019
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Dear Friend, I Just Had a Baby But I Still Need You

I’ve just had a beautiful baby. As a friend without babies yourself, you’re in a unique position to love on me, the new mama. And let me tell…

Motherhood
June 8, 2019
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My Son’s Love is Healing My Broken Parts

I knew motherhood was never going to be easy. I knew the newborn days were going to be exhausting. I knew I was going to be sleep…

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
June 6, 2019
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How Can I be a Mother Without My Mom?

“We will share the good news with my Mom when she gets home from the hospital,” I said to my husband as we were driving home from the ultrasound…

Baby, Motherhood
May 31, 2019
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To the Mama Rocking Her Baby, You’re Not Doing it Wrong

To the mama rocking her child to sleep, You aren’t doing it wrong. What could be wrong about how her sweet little hand wraps perfectly around your…

Baby, Motherhood
May 11, 2019
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Precious One, You Are Chosen and Cherished

Dear precious one, You are mine and I am yours. I don’t know if I’m ready for this, but I will choose to act like I am. The world tells me…

new mom

Postpartum Depression Stole My Joy, But God Gave it Back To Me

Dear Expectant Mama, Here’s the Truth

I Exclusively Pumped for a Year—And My Baby and I Thrived

Hey Tired Moms: Sex Gets Better

What a New Mom Really Wants When You Visit

Dear Friend, I Just Had a Baby But I Still Need You

My Son’s Love is Healing My Broken Parts

How Can I be a Mother Without My Mom?

To the Mama Rocking Her Baby, You’re Not Doing it Wrong

Precious One, You Are Chosen and Cherished

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