by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine With my firstborn adorable daughter, she was in the room with me at the hospital from birth to discharge. Never was that child out of my sight, unless I went to the bathroom. Even then, my mom was in the room to keep a watchful eye....
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Doritos are one of my toddler’s favorite snacks. They are also one of my husband’s favorite snacks, which means that my toddler has access to them more than I would typically allow. It’s great that my husband wants to spoil his...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Right now, the one-month old is sleeping and the sick toddler is watching a movie. (And no, I DON’T want to build a freaking snowman.) I’m sitting at my computer with tired eyes and cold coffee, desperately trying to get some work done...
by Kira Hazledine | Health, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I took the internet test for post-partum depression and anxiety that was offered by my handy pregnancy app. It told me I didn’t need help, but to “watch for the signs.” As someone who has dealt with anxiety in combination with PTSD, I...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Motherhood is no joke. You will say and do things that your younger self would have been horrified with, and you won’t even blink an eye. You will have days that will make you question all your life choices, despite the love for your...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I don’t think how I realized how much crying there would be in motherhood, and I’m not just talking late nights with newborns and toddler tantrums. I’ve done my fair share of crying as a mom and I wasn’t prepared for this emotional...