My kids bring me so much joy. Truly. But, there are also times that being a mom sucks out every single ounce of joy I’ve accumulated in my 30-something years on this planet. And since becoming a mom, I’ve lost a bit of that joie de vivre that encompassed my pre-kids life. My children add joy…
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Breastfeeding 101: Is it Mastitis or a Blocked Duct?
Holy OUCH Batman! My boob is on fire and it feels like I’ve been nursing a baby alligator instead of my baby. If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re certainly not alone. It’s not enjoyable, but it’s most definitely curable once you determine the cause of your pain. Why does the CAUSE matter? Just make it…
How To Get The Support You Need Postpartum
In the first days after giving birth, it seems like everybody and their brother is suddenly your BFF. They want to come over and bring a meal, catch up on old times, bring a gift for the baby, etc. When in reality, all they REALLY want to do is cuddle your new baby. On one…
Five Things I Wish I Had Known About Life With A Newborn
Within hours of bringing my oldest child home from the hospital as a newborn, I quickly realized I had NO clue what I was doing. You mean they sent me home with this human being that is completely dependent on ME to take care of him? I don’t know what I’m supposed to do. …
5 Ways To Connect With Other Moms
I don’t know about you, but I certainly never pictured motherhood as a lonely place. I had images of play dates, a village of mom friends and a supportive family network to help me and my children grow into amazing people. If that is the image of your life, I am not jealous or envious….
What I Learned When I Realized My Grandmother Was Right About Comparison
Comparison is the thief of joy. It sounds like a tired old cliche that your grandmother repeated a million times during your childhood years. We likely rolled our eyes, because that’s what teenagers do. But, looking back on it now, grandma was right. We often get caught up in the idea that they…
What if it isn’t a “Happy Mother’s Day”?
What if it isn’t a Happy Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is a day set aside to honor the mothers in your life and to be honored as a mother if you are one. Ideally, it’s a day of happiness, flowers, and cards for Mom. Mother’s Day can be a triggering holiday for mothers, fathers, the…
Why A Positive Mindset Isn’t Just For Peter Pan & Neverland
“Law of Attraction? Affirmations? Vision Boards? WHAAAT??” “You mean I’m supposed to believe that just having positive thoughts and intentions can make shit happen? That’s a bunch of hokey, mystical, touchy-feely stuff that I just can’t believe is real. I stopped believing in the Easter Bunny years ago lady.” Okay, I feel you. It does…
How To Survive Life As A Hot Mess Mom
Psst. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. But, before I tell you I want you to promise me you won’t call Child Protective Services okay? Okay, there are days when I just don’t like being a mom. There. I said it.
Oh Look! A Squirrel! (AKA How I Deal With My Distracted Life)
I go to bed each night with the intention of waking up early to have a few moments of quiet time before my kids wake up. I set my alarm for 5:30 a.m. and pray that the 3-year-old sleeps past my alarm. I consider myself lucky if I can wake up and get the…