Some of my personal faves:
Why I Love Watching My Girls Develop a Sister Bond I Never Had
How Childhood Divorce Shaped My Marriage and Parenting
Dealing with Gender Disappointment
What You Need to Know About Postpartum Pelvic Floor Wellness
My Boss Called Me Back To The Office A Week After Giving Birth
You Should Be in the Picture Too, Mom
To the Girl in the Baby Bump Photo
Part of the Time, Life's Mighty Good
Discovering the Natural in an Unnatural Birth
Kindling the Curiosity of an Interesting Kid
Will Your Family History Survive the Digital Dark Age
When an Old Scar Reveals a New Truth About Motherhood
A Perfect Attendance Trophy is Still a Trophy
New Traditions Born After Spending Baby's First Christmas in the Hospital
Dear Husband, I Know This Stage of Life is Hard
You Get Self-Care While the Kids Get Centered
Finding Post-Partum Support - You are Not Alone
What to Expect at a Prenatal Yoga Class
Island Interviews - 48 Hours in Sydney & Tips for Leaving the Kids at Home
Island Interviews - Couples Trip to St. Bart's
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A Perfect Attendance Trophy Still Counts
When my parents downsized their house, my mom seemed overjoyed that she could finally unload the boxes of memorabilia she’d amassed throughout my childhood. My husband received a similar delivery from his mom when we got married. Both were unsentimental send-offs of stuff to the rightful owners. We moved these unopened boxes from apartment...
My Baby Spent Her First Christmas in the Hospital with RSV
It was December 24th. We were new parents who, only an hour earlier, were debating whether or not to take our new baby to the doctor for what seemed like a bad cold. The worry about being “those parents” who overreacted was quickly replaced with new worry as we barreled towards the downtown Chicago...
Dear Husband, I’m Sorry for What I Said When I Was Parenting
I’m sorry if I ever let one goodbye or good night pass so steeped in anger, that I didn’t say “I love you”. Because love and gratitude are at the heart of this life we’ve built. You chose me and I chose you and together we chose this life. I’m so grateful for its...