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Motherly Stories

Motherhood changes us. Celebrate the ups and downs with these honest, insightful essays about becoming—and being—a mom.

I miss my husband, but thank goodness for my ‘military family’

My immediate family of four is not always together. But my larger, ever-changing military family is always there.

Updated May. 05, 2022

This stage will pass—so savor it, mama

Motherhood goes by in the blink of an eye.

Updated Apr. 01, 2023

Breastfeeding Beyond a Year

Hailey Andresen from Household Mag contemplates her own breastfeeding expectations.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

How my son taught me to live in the moment

Being with my son and seeing the world for the first time (again) is a powerful reminder of mindfulness.

Updated Jun. 29, 2022
woman reading on the couch

The grief of due dates—remembering my miscarried baby

“It’s a really big club, but one I’d hoped you would never have had to join.”

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
mom kissing her baby showing that a mother's love is the most powerful thing

A mother’s love is the most powerful force on earth

I truly believe we mamas have the potential to change the world.

Updated Apr. 04, 2023
mom hugging baby - you don't have to be a perfect mother

Your child doesn’t need a perfect mother—just a peaceful one

A “peaceful mama” isn’t a mama that is void of negative feelings.

Updated Mar. 27, 2023
labor and delivery nurse helping mom and baby

Why I’ll never forget our labor & delivery nurse

When I look back on my daughter’s birth, you are there as the background player who actually made it all possible.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

I love sleep—but I love my baby more

If having my sweet, sweet baby means saying goodbye to sleep for now, I will gladly surrender it.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Rocking life on the homefront

“Home is wherever I’m with you”

Updated Feb. 27, 2023
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