Tag: motherhood

If You Can't Say Something Nice...

If You Can’t Say Something Nice…

Years ago, when my daughter was an infant, someone gave her a onesie that read, "Spoiled Rotten." Now, the truth is that she did...

To The Mom Who Made Me Feel Guilty For Having a...

Yes, you read that right. Yes, I can plainly see how ludicrous that sounds, but it's true. When my son was born and the doctor...

The Children Are Our Future

The other day I was able to pick my son up early from daycare, after getting him strapped in I jumped in the car...

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...

Finding Our Place In-beTWEEN

Every mother knows that what they say is true – when you have a baby, your life changes overnight. But what they forget to...

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...