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I want another baby, but I’m afraid I won’t be the mother they deserve

I’m afraid that I will lack understanding—and that even with the wisdom collected in becoming a mother for the first time, I will have so much to learn and unlearn in becoming a mother again.

I’m trying so hard to ‘gentle parent’—but it’s not easy

Because most days, I am not even gentle with myself.

My life as a military mom means I’ve spent months away from my babies

I have realized that I could be given the world (literally) for free as a "perk" of my job, and none of that would matter because it would mean leaving my children behind.

It’s OK for your child to play alone

Because doing so can foster their independence—and their creativity.

Sometimes I don’t ‘enjoy every moment’ of raising a little one

Every moment isn’t filled with laughter. Sometimes our tears hold the most weight. But it is all of these moments that make us mothers.

Let’s normalize talking about how hard breastfeeding is

I took the classes. I read books. And even when everything is right, it is still hard—and demanding.

How to reclaim your bedroom so you can reclaim your intimacy

This one space in our entire house that was supposed to be ours was the exact opposite—and we had to figure out how to get it back. 

Here’s why I personally feel validated by the new extended breastfeeding guidelines

Because they have given me room to slow down, exhale and enjoy the journey.  

I’m tired of feeling pressured to have my child meet milestones

Because of this internal and external pressure, I find myself comparing my baby to other kids.

Confession: I envied my husband after the birth of our child

Because while life as I knew it had been flipped upside down, his world didn’t really seem to change.

Yes, I want more children—but I’m enjoying my only child for now

Because these moments only happen once. And as quickly as they come, they are gone just as fast.

Just because I’m a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean I have to do it all

While I notably spend more time at home, the responsibility of the household does not solely fall on or depend on me. 

To the mama who has a strained relationship with her mother-in-law: You’re not alone

It is a different kind of grief to carry.

Yes, I’m a mother—but my marriage is still a priority

Prioritizing your spouse doesn’t mean that you’re neglecting your kids—it means you're nurturing their foundation.

To my only child: Thank you for your patience as I learn how to be a mother

Because in becoming a mother, I am something and someone who I have never been before.

Preschool graduation is a bittersweet milestone

Sometimes, even the happy moments can bring us to tears because we are so invested in each phase of our child’s life.

Mama, your time is precious too

You have 24 hours each day, but somehow they pass without you stealing a single second for yourself.

Women need other women in their lives who will support them unconditionally

Because as women, sisterhood is the fabric of our existence. It is the pillar of our foundation and the firmness of our being.

You have every right to set boundaries with your kids’ grandparents

Because a lot has changed since they’ve raised us—and a lot will continue to change.

My husband took on the housework after the birth of our son—and it bettered our relationship

In the words of Sarah MacLean, “The best partnerships aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire, and no small amount of passion.”