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Kids, Motherhood
March 27, 2020
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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 dynamic—bickering and wrestling one moment and…

Baby, Motherhood
March 25, 2020
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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 possibly love another human being with that perfect…

Kids, Motherhood
January 29, 2020
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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 joy. From the moment I saw you bouncing around…

Kids
October 2, 2019
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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…

Baby, Motherhood
July 15, 2019
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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…

Baby, Toddler
June 19, 2019
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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…