Tag: babies

Pain Meds in Labor: Should Dad Really Get A Say?

I believe in the 'Warrior Mom.' I believe that we in fact do earn some kind of invisible medal for enduring childbirth. I believe that no...

Why I Hate Mother’s Day

Two years ago our precious second son was born on May 5th at 6:28 PM. At 8:25 PM, he was pronounced dead. It sounds...
Check Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself!

Check Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself!

There is one special day a year designated to celebrate moms but that is not enough for me. I work hard. At the end...

Step Away From the Baby: Shutting Off from Motherhood

There comes a time in every mother's day when you just need to switch off your brain for thirty seconds. Or lock the bathroom...

Your Baby Sleeps in What?! And Other Fascinating Cultural Traditions

I have never set foot out of the continental United States, and I’ve only been lucky enough to venture outside of the Southeast a...
The 10 Commandments of Motherhood

The Ten Commandments of Motherhood

Since my son was born, my world seems to have been flipped upside down. I spend most days treading water, trying to keep from...
Tokophobia A Fear of Motherhood

Tokophobia: A Fear of Motherhood

Can I let you in on a secret? It might seem a little shocking, but I didn't always want to be a mother. I...