by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I’m. Tired. But not in a “I didn’t sleep well” tired. It’s more of a “life is generally exhausting” tired. I struggle to pin it down somedays as to why I’m so tired, because it seems like a permanent state of being. Despite my...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Motherhood is always full of unsolicited opinions and questions, many of which are so cringe-worthy that I’m shocked for the one speaking. Someone has to be, since some people clearly have no filter and will say whatever comes to their...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Right now, you are sleeping peacefully next to me. I breastfed you to sleep for nap, as we do every day, and have done for the last 29 months. It’s been just you, me, and daddy, and any day now our family of three will be a family of...
by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I have been so blessed to have a full house from the time I met Dave. He already had three children, and they quickly became my own as our relationship developed. Once we were married, we added two more, with a total of five children...
by Shadra Bruce | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce In motherhood, when doubt creeps in, it can be difficult to work through. Is there any mother in the world who hasn’t gotten to the end of the day and wondered if they’ve failed? Or let’s say your child is 18 and...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I did not nest with my first child. People kept asking me if I was getting the urge to clean and prep for my firstborn. Apparently, nesting is some sort of maternal instinct that encourages mothers to prepare for their new bundle of...