Mom Life
Dear Sweet Son, Congratulations! You’ve survived an entire year with me as your mother. I’m not a big believer in miracles, but I think the fact that there’s been only one trip to urgent care, one allergic reaction and zero calls to child services means we are well on our way to a miracle. At any rate, you are alive and thriving! [...]
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom
We read all the books, accept all the advice, and prepare as best we can. The baby comes, and somehow, there are always so many things lingering that we all really wish we knew. We all have a story about the truths of our first months as a mother. If nothing else, at least it’s an honest story. 10 things I wish I knew before becoming a [...]
Weaning from Breastfeeding: When, How, and the Emotional Truth
I just put on a normal bra for the first time in about a year, and you know what it felt like? It felt like freedom. Then I put on a dress that is entirely not conducive to nursing (unless of course, I would yank the dress from the skirt up all the way to my collar bone). And you know what that felt like? It felt like even more [...]
5 Ways to Encourage Another Mother Today
I have to tell you a secret. Motherhood is really, really hard sometimes. Well, actually that wasn’t a secret. I’m fairly certain all moms know that. What you may not know is that every mom out there, no matter how perfect she may seem, needs encouragement. Even when we act like we have it completely together, I’m pretty sure we all [...]
Working Through the Mommy Guilt
My husband is away at a training school, and I am at home full-time with my son. As a stay-at-home mom, I can say that most days are fun, rewarding, and totally exhausting at the same time. My son is really good almost all of the time. So it’s a mystery why I cannot stop dreaming about having a “Lauren Day.” This past weekend my [...]
