Motherhood, Depression, and Imperfection
When I got pregnant, I began learning about the science and the medical benefits for me and baby. I was amazed at the information; it was eye-opening. I looked forward to sharing the experience with my child, but I wanted to go into it with an open mind. Seeing so many moms struggle to breastfeed made me keep my expectations in check. [Read more…] about What No One Told Me About Breastfeeding, Part 1
Those words rolled around in my head for days, maybe even weeks before I gathered enough courage to type them in the Google search bar. I thought my frustration and sadness was just a result of long days spent with a screaming baby, so I waited for my feelings to change. If I didn’t type those words, they wouldn’t be true, right? [Read more…] about What If You Don’t Love Being a Mom?
This story is a part of our Raw Motherhood series, a collection of true accounts from real moms. We hope these stories will help shed light on real issues, but we are not medical professionals and are not offering medical advice. If you are in need of immediate help or feel you could be a harm to yourself or others, please call 911. miscarriage
It’s that aisle of Target. The one that stares at you with the pastel baby blues and soft yellows. It’s the aisle that you have to face head on every time you need the electronics or toys. For most people, this aisle doesn’t matter. They put little to no thought into those tiny baby booties hanging off the hooks. But I have a secret. [Read more…] about Morgan’s Heartbreaking Miscarriage and Mental Health Battle
I’m a pretty practical and realistic person, and while I do have personal goals, I know my limits. I know that setting a goal to read the entire Bible in a whole year, lose XX lbs, turn digital, or run a marathon with no experience is setting myself up for failure.
I’m not saying that these things are impossible or unattainable, and I do think it’s important to dream big. But I also know what I want in life and how hard it can be to fall short of my goals.
[Read more…] about How To Choose Your Word Of The Year
You’ve already finished your holiday shopping, all the presents are wrapped, and you have plenty of time to sit back and relax with some hot chocolate, right…?
Don’t worry, I’m totally kidding! I get it – the holidays are a mad dash to the finish line. And if you’re like me, you always seem to forget something from your to-do list.
[Read more…] about Stocking Stuffers Under $15 That Mom Will Love