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Moms, Read When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
No matter how badly you wanted this child or how deeply you love him, you're allowed to admit being a mother is more than you expected. You're allowed to admit how lonely you feel even when you're surrounded by amazing support.
Formula Doesn’t Define My Motherhood
I exclusively formula fed Nolan and Austin. I will exclusively formula feed my third. When I learned I wasn’t producing milk for my first (Nolan), I spiraled. I struggled to believe I was “worthy” to be a mother.
2020 His/Her Holiday Gift Guide
If we need anything this year, it’s a little extra cheer. I know we all can share a mountainous list of how 2020 has disappointed. Let’s take back as much of the gloom this holiday season
Generation Mindful: How I’m Ending Time-Outs
I heard about Generation Mindful when my now 4 year old was entering his “terrible twos.” I didn’t utilize the program then because I felt like I had a “good handle” on his emotions.
I Tested COVID Positive
Life update: I tested positive for COVID-19. Honestly, I doubted I had it at first. My early symptoms presented themselves like allergies: itchy eyes, runny nose & a slight cough.
Add This Toy To Your Holiday List
One of the biggest worries I had about transitioning from being a mother of one to two was wondering if I had enough energy for both of them.
Finding “Glory” in Sufferings Pt. One
I feel like I’m entering into a season of suffering. A bunch of hard things have hit our family in ways I wasn’t prepared for—I’m a preparer so I’m feeling uneasy.
My 3rd Pregnancy Must-Haves
This is a list of items I needed to reduce my nausea, stay hydrated and stay sane during my first trimester ick and beyond.
Baby #3 Arrives in March!
We are so excited to share that our family is growing! We are having another baby!!
Guest Writer’s Series: It’s Okay To Be Sad
Sometimes this thing happens in which someone shares a struggle with me but then adds “but it’s nothing like what you’re going through!” As if their heartache is insignificant because I have heartache as well. And can I be honest? It makes me cringe.
Guest Writer’s Series: You Don’t Have To Be Enough
As I was cleaning and organizing our little craft/home-school corner of the playroom this past week, a thought hit me…I’m not enough.
How to Handle the PCS Blues
There is this side to military life that isn’t talked about often. It’s the “how are you doing” after the dust of a big move settles. How do you handle life after a big change.
The Good Habits You Gained From Quarantine
It’s easy to focus on the negatives of 2020. It’s becoming the year of loss. A friend challenged me to change my perspective by asking, “What are 3 good habits you’ve gained in the last 6 months?”
The Magic of 3 in Practice
I am often asked, how I run my days with my kids. Here’s my answer:
For my sanity, I focus on doing 3 things. It’s a technique I’ve been doing ever since my first was born. I just choose to complete 3 things off my to-do list.
Guest Writer’s Series: It’s Time To Retire This Motherhood Phrase
If 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and so many other children die after their birth, how many women do you think you know that have had a child die? As the recipient of one of these items, I can tell you the pain I felt when holding the mug in my hands was immeasurable. It was a lighthearted gift, meant to bring me joy, but all I could see was a reminder of a sense of failure I was working so hard to free myself from.
It’s Time We Became the Helpers
So how will I teach my kids, who are mixed, about race?
With honesty. I’ll share my story. I will tell them what’s not acceptable for someone to say & teach them how to educate back. We’re going to talk.
Austin’s Birth Story
I am one of those women who loves being pregnant. I loved wearing maternity clothes. I lived in those stretchy dresses. I couldn’t wait to start wearing my jeans with the “over the belly band.” However, due to military family life, there was much stress around Austin’s delivery.
Our At-home Schedule While Social Distancing
First, I am not a parenting expert. However, I am an expert in what works best at our home. I am the manager of positive and negative energy, so simply if I’m not happy, the house isn’t happy.
#MightyMilitaryKids
Sometimes, I’m glad my sons are young during the height of Ryan’s military career. I tell myself that they won’t remember my panicked calls to my mother begging her to fly across the country to help me.
Miku Baby Monitor Review
When we moved to North Carolina, our 3 year old baby monitor decided to stop working.