It's weird. The very things I wanted to fast forward through with my first born I already want to savor with my second. Bringing home a newborn was such unfamiliar territory the first time; it was all too easy to anticipate the milestones – awaiting for the next best thing that he could master. I… Continue reading The things I rushed are the things I want to rewind
Category: pregnancy and parenthood
Why we should stop helping our husbands
Fifteen months since becoming parents, and I still turn to one of the first pieces of advice I received before going into labor. "When you bring your baby home, create a sacred space between you and your husband where you both have equal opportunity to find your way as parents. Be cautious of visitors coming… Continue reading Why we should stop helping our husbands
Why I’m “still” breastfeeding
As we approached his first birthday, the "are you still nursing?" questions began. My goal has always been two years, though it is a goal that has been harder to see now that I am pregnant. And yes, nursing through pregnancy is totally a thing - and yes, it is safe. But it definitely adds… Continue reading Why I’m “still” breastfeeding
A letter to my daughter before we meet
"You're having a healthy baby girl!" These words took me by sweet surprise as I had been anticipating another boy. Up until now, that's all I've ever known as I'm surrounded by two boy dogs, your big brother and daddy. I've been rocking the boy mom gig in a typical boy house. And while it… Continue reading A letter to my daughter before we meet
What I’m doing differently as an expectant second-time mom
The biggest lesson learned from my first born was that planning is mostly good for purposes of being informed of my options and not actually good for purposes of sticking to any one particular way. But there are a few goals I have going into this wild and miraculous adventure of pregnancy, childbirth and recovery the second… Continue reading What I’m doing differently as an expectant second-time mom
A day in the life of a stay-at-home mom
I'm so often asked, "How was your day?" Or, "What do you do all day?" I never know how to answer it because I don't know where to begin or how to find words that do justice to how big the smallest tasks end up being. So, I took little mental notes throughout my day and… Continue reading A day in the life of a stay-at-home mom
When motherhood is re-born
I remember thinking that moms of multiples must have it all figured out. I envied their wisdom and experience and couldn't wait to overcome that initial learning curve marked by being a first-time mom. But here I am, mustering what little energy I have to spare to get through the first trimester all over again, with as… Continue reading When motherhood is re-born
Most of us are incredible parents, but we’d never know it
I've never had to be so opinionated until I became a mother; and at the same time, I've never encountered so little tolerance or empathy. I joined one of the hundreds of Facebook group on co-sleeping many months ago, hoping to find it a resourceful place as bedsharing mama myself. Immediately upon joining, my heart broke for… Continue reading Most of us are incredible parents, but we’d never know it
Take – not get – your body back, moms
On the list of offensive comments new moms are used to hearing, most of them stay on the offensive list. But there's one that has taken on a whole new meaning - in a good way - as we ring in my baby's first birthday. Get Your Body Back! I remember being asked how I… Continue reading Take – not get – your body back, moms
How happiness changes as I get older
In between slicing mangoes and toasting waffles - while making sure our collie isn't stealing our labradoodle's food like he always tries when I'm looking away - I overhear on the morning news that it's International Happiness Day! My mind races to so many different thoughts on happiness. My baby boy is starting to whine… Continue reading How happiness changes as I get older
