Tag: baby
The One Thing You Should Never Say to a New Mom
I hesitated to share these thoughts because I don’t want to be seen as negative, witchy, or ungrateful. But after thinking about it for...
I Didn’t Know My Own Baby
I know my two daughters better than anyone...even themselves.
I know that my oldest is a typical first-born who likes to make the rules and...
You Don’t Have to Cherish the Moments
As a new mom, you hear a lot of cliches. As a mom of twins, I got a lot of, "Bless your hearts," and...
Are We Crazy? Top Five Reasons to Have Children Close Together
We are choosing to have our children 17 months apart. Some people might think we are crazy. Some days (particularly when my back hurts...
A Letter to My First Born
To My Darling Daughter,
I always knew that I wanted to be a mom. If your dad had on board with it, I would have...
10 Mom-Positive Instagram Accounts You Should Follow
Motherhood is a tough gig. As moms (and women), we're constantly doubting ourselves and questioning our worth and abilities as caregivers, partners, friends, or...
Why it’s OK for a mom to need time away from...
As an only child, I’ve always had a deep-rooted appreciation for alone time. It’s how I recharge my battery after a long, trying day....
Before and After
Before and After. We know the concept all too well. As in "I was _____ , but now I'm _____ !" With photo documentation of...
Love Letters from Mom :: Amazon.com
Dear Amazon.com,
I don’t know where I’d be without you.
I’m a new mom. I have no idea what I’m doing here, so I read a...
Your Kid Learning How to Read is Actually the Worst
Remember, back when you were pregnant with your first baby, and you spent so much time imagining your baby's "firsts." You know, they first...