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 worried. About what you’d think. About how…
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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 truth. It’s not like I wasn’t a “good” mom…
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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 my baby anymore. From the moment you were born, you…
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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 have a few things I want to remind you of.…
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Help! I’m Having Irish Twins!
When you approach a “DETOUR” sign when driving, do you get apprehensive? I do. I hate the feeling of not knowing where I am, and inevitably it…
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You Made Me a Better Mother
You were second. Not in my heart, but one did come before you in time. Yes, with you, it was different. There was no gender reveal party. No…
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I Can’t Wait to For You to Become a Big Brother
My dear little one, my sweet baby boy. It seems like just yesterday I was welcoming you into the world, soaking you in and feeling the weight of you…
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Sometimes I Worry You’re Getting My Second Best, But You Love Me Anyway
Sometimes I feel like I am missing out on you being little. I spend my days chasing after big brother, washing a load of laundry, and trying to make…
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Your Second Baby Will Double Your Heart
Your second baby . . . Your second baby will make you wonder why you ever thought one was hard, but prove that a sibling is the best gift you could…
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Having Kids Close Together Means They Have Built-in Best Friends For Life
It all started with an increased sense of smell, as crazy as that sounds. That was the first clue that I might be pregnant with my second child. My…
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