“I get it…babies are a gift, but it wasn’t a gift I had on my life registry right now.”
It’s Okay To Not Feel Excited About Your Pregnancy
I Was Born In The Closed Adoption Era (And It Destroyed My Self-Worth)
“For an adoption to take place, there is a huge loss involved. But it can also turn out to be a beautiful story.”
Moms Share Moment They Knew They Had Postpartum Depression And Needed Help
“If you or someone you know may be suffering from postpartum depression, don’t wait to reach out.”
Why You Should Stop Telling Your Loved Ones ‘Time Will Heal’ Their Grief
“We aren’t tending a wound that will go away over time. As we grow, our grief grows with us.”
45-Year-Old Births Surprise Daughter, And This Video Showing Her Bond With Adult Brothers Will Melt Your Heart
“They get to relive the best parts of their childhood through her eyes.”
A Mother Walks Ahead Of You, Leading The Way, Then She Must Walk Beside You
“And she’ll remain that person for the rest of her life.”
It’s Time For Society To Stop Being So Hard On Moms
“Because my kids don’t need perfection. They need laughing, playful, happy, me. They need me, who runs after them in a game of chase and tickles them when they’re caught. They need me, who plays make-believe and smiles so big instead of worrying about WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING.”
8 Fights Worth Picking With Your Kids
“As a parent, you have to pick your battles. They’re not easy, but they’re worth the fight.”
‘Don’t lose yourself in motherhood.’ Not every message we hear about mom life is for us.’: Mom to big kids says ‘right now, I don’t care if I do’
“You know the ‘blip’ from ‘Avengers: Endgame?’ Blink – it happened here. My kids are now in 10th grade, 9th grade, and 5th grade and oh-my-heart, their focus has shifted to activities, friends, driving, and talking about college. No one has listened to my suggestion of stopping all this growing up so fast.”
‘My youngest was praying for a baby. ‘People our age don’t have more kids.’: Infertility warrior shares ‘unexpected gift’ of later-life pregnancy at 46 after 2 rainbow babies, adopted daughter
“I questioned why now? Why after years when I was younger begging for more kids would now be the time to answer that prayer? This year, at the age of 46 and 47, God decided it was time for the shock of our lives.”