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Scanning the rows of pregnancy tests, I was trying to decide which one to buy. But all I could think of is meeting my friend's 6-month-old baby just a week before. When my friend handed her baby to me, the baby started crying. Nothing I did calmed him down. How can I be a mom? I wondered. I grabbed a test and went to pay, feeling like [...]
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When Nothing Prepares You for New Motherhood
I remember when I first found out I was pregnant. I didn’t really know what to feel about it. I was nervous, scared and excited all at the same time. It was hard for me to conceptualize how birthing and parenting a child would change me without actually experiencing it. I naively felt like I knew what I was getting into. I sometimes [...]
15 Easy Ways to be a Healthy Mom
When I first became a mom it felt like I had little time for anything. Caring for small children often makes the day feel busy, yet unproductive. You may feel like there is a perpetual state of cleaning, cooking, laundry, and parenting. You might be wondering where becoming a healthy mom fits into that equation exactly. I hear ya. It’s [...]
Schedule / RoutineBaby Climbing Out of the Crib? Try This!
*post contains affiliate links My son was born ready to climb out of his crib. Given that my husband and I are both tall people, it wasn't a huge shock to learn that my son is tall for his age. On top of that, he is very gross motor dominant, making him the ideal toddler candidate for climbing out of a crib. We prepared for this to [...]
Feeling the Intense Pressure of Parenting (and How to Fix It!)
I take my son to a playgroup a few mornings a week, only to feel anxious and nervous the entire time we are there. At 15 months, he finds it highly enjoyable to hug and kiss people, which actually results in him tackling and biting another child. While he made great improvements recently, I feel the need to watch him closely. I don’t want [...]
How I Survived the First Month of Breastfeeding
Preparing for my son’s arrival, I spent a good amount of time learning and preparing to breastfeed. All of it helped immensely when it was “go time.” If it wasn’t for the fruitful breastfeeding knowledge in the back of my mind, I probably would’ve given up and quit. Because friends, breastfeeding is no joke. It wasn’t all that natural [...]
Mom’s on Vacation #3: Pure Bliss for 24 Hours
When Lauren asked me to write about one of my mom’s days away, I was so excited. Then I remembered my favorite day away and felt embarrassed. There was no broadway show. No fancy restaurant. No mani, pedi, or blow out at the Dry Bar. After feeling rather pathetic for a few minutes it dawned on me. I love travelling, seeing the world, and [...]
Mom’s on Vacation #2: One Amazing Weekend Away
Today I'd like to introduce you all to my friend Ali! She is a fabulous blogger from Mom Explores Virginia Beach, and today she is sharing her story about taking a little bit of time to invest in herself and recharge. #9 already has me dreaming about my next "me" day! I think it is super important to be completely involved in your [...]
Mom’s on Vacation: Inspiration and Encouragement to Take Time for Yourself
Hi everyone, I'm Marie from Normal Everyday Life guest posting for Lauren today. I'm here to talk about going on vacation without the kids. Sound like the impossible dream? Keep reading and maybe I'll be able to convince you otherwise! Who doesn't fantasize about what they'll do on vacation? We hope to sit in the sun and relax. Go [...]
My 24 hour Mom Vacation
Taking time away, as a mom, is tough sometimes. As a nurse turned stay at home mom, it can get a little lonely, especially when my Marine husband is away for work. My husband was away for work from the time my son was 6 months – 10.5 months, and because of that I wasn’t able to get away very much. I accept that because it was a decision [...]
