When you look back at this picture you might remember the way she clung to you every time the thunder boomed. How she followed you into the bathroom and wouldn’t let you put her down because she was scared of…
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“A bird cannot hold its perch and fly. Neither can we grasp anything and be free.” – Deborah Adele, The Yamas and Niyamas. Right after this picture was taken, I felt like I was flying as I fell forward out…
What is the “default parent?” It’s the parent who manages the schedules and appointments, preps and makes the meals, stays on top of the laundry and supplies, responds to all emotional needs, and just knows the routines and where things…
I’ve had my fair share of Sunday Scaries throughout my life. In elementary school, I felt disappointment the last week of summer and in middle school I felt a little bummed when Sundays rolled around. In high school and college…
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and this year I am committing big time to mine. I want to be a more present parent to my daughter and a more present partner to my husband. Living in the moment is…
Anyone else dread the holidays? I know it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but every year I find myself feeling cranky and exhausted. Now that I’m a mom, I realize all the hard work my…
There’s no heartbeat. You can schedule your D&C at the front desk. Do you have any questions or concerns for today? It’s a quick recovery. You should feel fine after a couple of days. At least it happened early in…
1. Make a schedule and stick to it Create your cleaning schedule before you even start your week. With little ones it feels like the weeks fly by, so making a schedule is key. Every Monday morning I sit down…
In sharing my own experiences, I hope to help whoever is reading this feel a little less lonely on their own parenting journey. That being said, these are MY OWN experiences and you too will have your own experiences. It’s…
As I got further into my pregnancy my doctors kept asking, “Did you take a birthing class?” and “Did you pack your hospital bag?” It seemed like those were the most important things to do in order to prepare for…