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Is Anyone Ever Actually Ready To Become a Mother?

Baby, Motherhood
July 22, 2021
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By Kiley Hillner

Is Anyone Ever Actually Ready To Become a Mother?

"Are you ready?” They see my large, round belly and waddling gait at 37-weeks and ask. I think about the…

Baby, Motherhood
March 2, 2021
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By Kim Howard

Return of the Newborn Mommy

It had been two years since I had last seen her. I had honestly all but forgotten her. She lived…

I’ll Have Two Under Two and Enough Love For Both

Baby, Faith, Motherhood
November 22, 2020
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By Katelyn Brown

I’ll Have Two Under Two and Enough Love For Both

My whole world felt complete the day I gave birth to my son. We had tried and tried to get…

Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend

Baby, Child, Motherhood
November 17, 2020
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By Kiley Hillner

Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend

My sweet second born, I hope someday you know. Know how special it is to be the second child. Your…

Baby, Kids, Motherhood
September 21, 2020
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By Kayleigh Ake

Dear Mama, Your Heart is Built For This

Hey mama, I see you there, super pregnant and super emotional. I know you’re worried. I know you’re spending countless…

I Love My Children Equally—But Not the Same

Kids, Motherhood
March 27, 2020
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By Lynn Burton

I Love My Children Equally—But Not the Same

Most of the kids I knew growing up had brothers and sisters. It was mystifying to me to watch their…

Dear Second Born, You Make Me a Better Mom

Baby, Motherhood
March 24, 2020
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By Pamela Palmer

Dear Second Born, You Make Me a Better Mom

Dear second born, You didn’t make me a mom, you made me a better one. I didn’t think I could…

Yes, We Had Another Boy—And We Love Him More Than Anything

Kids, Motherhood
January 29, 2020
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By Jennifer Vail

Yes, We Had Another Boy—And We Love Him More Than Anything

My dear second son, You have always been wanted. From the moment I saw two lines, my heart leaped with…

When I Gave You a Sibling, You Gained a Best Friend

Kids
October 2, 2019
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By Krista Ward

When I Gave You a Sibling, You Gained a Best Friend

When we learned we were having another baby, I thought a lot about you. Our first. Our oldest. And I…

Having Another Baby Made Me a Better Mom

Baby, Motherhood
July 15, 2019
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By Roxy Neuenschwander

Having Another Baby Made Me a Better Mom

Having another baby made me a better mom. There. I said it. I know it sounds weird, but it’s my…

Baby, Toddler
June 19, 2019
801 Views
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By Kaleigh Christensen

You’re Not My Baby Anymore

As I look through your baby pictures, it hits me. It hits me so hard. You, sweet toddler, are not…

Dear Firstborn, I’ll Never Forget When it Was Just Us

Baby, Child, Motherhood
June 17, 2019
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By Pri Walker

Dear Firstborn, I’ll Never Forget When it Was Just Us

My little one, Tomorrow you earn a new title: “big”. And before we both embark on this new journey, I…

second baby

Is Anyone Ever Actually Ready To Become a Mother?

Return of the Newborn Mommy

I’ll Have Two Under Two and Enough Love For Both

Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend

Dear Mama, Your Heart is Built For This

I Love My Children Equally—But Not the Same

Dear Second Born, You Make Me a Better Mom

Yes, We Had Another Boy—And We Love Him More Than Anything

When I Gave You a Sibling, You Gained a Best Friend

Having Another Baby Made Me a Better Mom

You’re Not My Baby Anymore

Dear Firstborn, I’ll Never Forget When it Was Just Us

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