Cholestasis: A Dangerous Itch
There are two kinds of pregnant women: those who glow and those who grow. The glowers love being pregnant. Their pregnancies are magical and sparkly. They wear their normal pants...
The Troubling Truth About Secondary Infertility
I was 21 when I got pregnant with my first. We decided we wanted a baby and I got a positive test on our first try. This was exactly what...
To the Twin Mom in Her First Year
by Amber
Hello, twin mom. You are in the midst of one of the most demanding but incredible years of your life. I know this because I’ve been there. The day I...
Expecting Another Baby: 12 Reminders for Your Postpartum Self
by Amber
I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. The postpartum period is right around the corner and I have to remind myself what it looks like to embrace that short...
What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me
by Marielle
I felt a bit blindsided by motherhood. I’m just being honest. Judge if you will. But like I said… blindsided. As soon as I found out I was expecting, people started giving me advice....
Tomorrow I Will Do Better
by Monica Hoss
Tomorrow we won’t fight with him. My husband whispered those words to me as he came into our son’s bedroom. I was sitting in the rocking chair next to his...
I Just Don’t See It
A friend came over for a play date the other day with her son and newborn baby. The first thing she said when she walked in the door was, “Sorry...
You Never Let Me Cry
by Cari Dugan
I’m not the mom who handles conflict well. Growing up, I was the peacemaker of the house. Once I even confessed to stealing a box of Snickers candy bars to...
A Summer Guide to Natural Deodorant
Your summer guide to natural deodorant. I am a sweaty little human being – I run hot, and once I overheat it’s a runaway train of sweat and stink. So...
Top Toddler Travel Toys
Traveling with your toddler? Here are the top toddler travel toys to pack in the diaper bag before headed out for your next vacation! We have the great blessing and...
My Secret World As An Autism Mom
April is Autism Awareness Month. Prior to my son’s diagnosis, I never knew this month even existed. That’s how it typically goes I guess. People don’t pay attention until it’s...
Why Moms Need the Enneagram
In ninth grade, I gave a speech about the Myers-Briggs personality typing system. I enjoyed giving the speech so much that I, a relatively shy 14-year old, won speaker of...
The Myth of Motherhood
When expecting your first child, you often have an idea in your head of the type of mother you want to be. You daydream about how you will speak to...
Like a Boss: The Mom Resume
Being a mom a tough job. In addition to cooking, cleaning and day-to-day family care, it requires expertise in childhood development, nutrition, conflict resolution and so much more. The job...
