Grieving a Newborn Experience I Didn’t Have

I had a very colicky baby, and I was desperate for a reprieve. I often wonder what it would have been like to ENJOY the first few months of my third baby’s life. I can’t help but feel like I missed something really special. I am grieving a newborn experience I didn’t have.

Mental Health in Motherhood: Our Stories

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Why “No Excuses” is a B.S. Motivational Phrase

NO EXCUSES: I absolutely hate this phrase. I exercised today for the first time in months. It was hard and felt great and I’m proud of myself. But during my workout I reflected on WHY I haven’t exercised much recently, and the difficulties I finally feel like I’m moving past, it reminded me of why……

Motherhood Has Made Me Stupid

Yeah, you read that right. I feel like I’ve literally become stupider after having children. I used to have a very sharp memory and could organize my thoughts easily. I used to think the term “mom brain” was a cop out. But just like everything else related to motherhood, I got a swift kick in……