The Day After My Baby Was Born, I Took the Night Off
My baby needed me to be capable, and the only way I could do that was by asking for help. I had to trust those around me with one of the two most precious things in my life.
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Category: On Motherhood
12 Days of a Tired Mom’s Christmas
I love Christmas with my children, but this time of year is exhausting. My children are my greatest gifts, but temper tantrums are the bonus features I never asked for.
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8 Reasons Why Everything is Covered in Dorito Handprints
Most baby items are white or pale colored. I don’t understand. How am I supposed to keep white things clean with a toddler around?
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I Can’t Remember the Last Time I Brushed My Hair
Each day is a blur of spit-up, diaper changes, potty-training, and snack-retrieving. I’m lucky I have a moment to shower, much less brush my hair.
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PPD & PPA: Not Being “in Despair” Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Need Help
The stitches aren’t the only thing that’s healing. Your mental health deserves priority, too, and it looks different for everyone.
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4 Reasons You Need Mom Friends
I do treasure my non-mom friends, but I can’t ask them frantic questions about baby poop or why my nipples hurt.
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There’s a Lot of Crying in Motherhood and It’s Ok
You’ll cry for your kids and you’ll cry with them. You’ll cry for yourself. You’ll cry for no reason at all. Luckily, it’s perfectly ok.
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6 Reasons Why Mom is Tired Today (and Everyday)
We wanted to be adults so bad. Now just look at us exhausted creatures.
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4 Witty Replies to Thoughtless Questions Moms Hear
You may not be able to slap with your hands, but you can slap with your words.
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My Goodbye to My First Born as an Only Child
Although I know in my heart I will have enough love and attention for two babies, I also know that it won’t be the same.
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Empty Nest, Here We Come – Like It or Not
With one child headed to college this year and another graduating from high school next year, our empty nest is quickly arriving, like it or not.
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Motherhood, When Doubt Creeps In
In motherhood, when doubt creeps in, it can cause you to second-guess everything you do as a parent, but your love is all your kids need.
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