Here In the Struggle of Motherhood Are Tender Moments I’m Afraid to Miss
I didn’t realize the fear I would feel going into the operating room. My hands trembled and felt as if…
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I Love Having a Friend With a New Baby
To my sweet friend with a newborn, Thank you. This stage you’re in is the sweetest, most innocent, and challenging…
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The Newborn Nights Feel As Endless As My Love For You
In the dark, the moments stretch too long between sleep. All night we listen for your calls: puckering cherub lips,…
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Trust Your Intuition, Mama—No One Knows Your Baby Better Than You
A mother’s intuition is real, and it evolves quickly. But, it can be hard to recognize when you are a…
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When You Have a Baby, Everything Changes—And it’s Beautiful
Dear uncertain moms-to-be, Whether you just saw the “pregnant” on the stick or are days away from the delivery room,…
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What You Really Need To Know About Having a Baby
Buy newborn clothes. Everyone tells you not to buy newborn-sized clothes because your baby won’t need them long. So, of…
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By Mary Ann Blair Let’s Talk About the Hard Parts of Motherhood, Too
When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I had so many visions of what life with a newborn would…
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By Laura Costea Dear New Mama, I Won’t Forget You
As I write this, I’m three months postpartum with baby number four. Things are different the fourth time around. I…
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By Kamrie Smith My Baby Had RSV—And God Had Us
When my son was a mere two weeks old, he contracted RSV. My older kids had come down with it…
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My Baby Has Colic and it’s Exhausting
My 3-month-old has colic. It’s frustrating for plenty of obvious reasons. We’ve changed formulas and tried more tummy time. Maybe…
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By Katyn Gross I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant (Really!) But You Are the Best Surprise
I remember waking that morning feeling anxious and uncomfortable. I pulled out my laptop and sat down for another day…
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By Kristine Allmendinger-Goertz I Left My Heart in the NICU
"You just left him there?" my daughter asked in a voice both curious and innocent, in a way that only…
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