Everybody's Fed, Nobody's Dead
Motherhood, Depression, and Imperfection
I never expected that to happen.
Naturally, I hoped for the best, but I never set unreasonable expectations for myself. Breastfeeding can be incredibly difficult for so many women, and everyone has to do what works best for them. Period. [Read more…] about What No One Told Me About Breastfeeding, Part 2
I’m all about gorgeous purses, but I knew there was no way I’d be bringing one home from the hospital along with a diaper bag. Carrying a purse, diaper bag, a kid, and everything they demand to hold is pretty much impossible.
[Read more…] about The Lazy Mom’s Guide to Diaper Bag Essentials
When you’re little, your parents can do no wrong, every holiday is a blast, and the world isn’t that scary. Some of us are forced to grow up more quickly than others, but at some point, our vision of the world changes. As we age, we begin to lose our innocence, and pain and experience shape us. [Read more…] about How I Stopped Hating Mother’s Day
Mama, this is a post of encouragement.
I’m a little worried that this will read as a harsh critique and leave you feeling guilty and bruised. Please don’t feel attacked.
I wrote this so you would feel loved. I want you to drip with confidence and know your value. I want your daughters to see your strength and think you’re Super Woman (because you are).
[Read more…] about 3 Things All Moms Need to Stop Saying
Let’s be honest – moms usually put self-care on the back burner. We put ourselves last not only because of stress and time constraints, but also guilt. We feel guilty taking time for ourselves, or buying things for ourselves instead of our kids.
I’m here today to give you permission to treat yo’ self.
[Read more…] about 15 Super Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care