Posts by Ashleigh Wilkening, Author at Motherly
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Ashleigh Wilkening

Ashleigh Wilkening is a SAHM of three children under the age of four who spends most of her days on a never-ending quest for a lost toy. She is a lover of caffeine, naps and a generously poured glass of cabernet. On the rare occasion she gets free time, she contemplates taking a nap in the family van, but finds herself exercising as it's a more legitimate excuse to escape the house. She writes at Bless This Beautiful Mess and can be found on Twitter and Facebook.

As I hold my newborn, I realize: I will never get this moment back

I sit still, just smelling that intoxicating new baby smell, wishing I could pause time.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Ode to my hospital stay post-birth—the ultimate staycation

Although not a hotel, it’s pretty darn close.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I’m the world’s okay-est mom

Because perfect parents don’t exist. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

There’s no one ‘right way’ to parent your child

Sometimes finding peace with parenting is as simple as cutting yourself a break.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Let me tell you a secret: No parent has it all figured out, not even stay-at-home moms

Even if it looks like things come naturally, it doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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