ParenthoodUnless you’re twelve years old, you don’t consider 35 old. But in the world of pregnancy, 35 puts you in a special category – advanced maternal age. It’s a really nice way of calling you an old mom. At least it’s a little less extreme than the former term ‘geriatric pregnancy’. Geriatric? Really? How was that term ever allowed to …
ParenthoodI love being a mom. And I adore my toddler. Every stage of childhood is special in its own way, but this toddler stage is a freaking blast. She’s so funny, and honest, and clever. She’s fascinated by the simplest things and her heart is so pure. She loves to make messes, but enjoys cleaning them up just as much. …
ParenthoodYou do you. Another one of those phrases that’s thrown around in casual conversation, especially among mom friends. Its presence is growing rapidly on social media – the hashtag #youdoyou has been used almost 250,000 times on Instagram alone. So it’s likely you’ve said it, but have you ever taken the time to think about what it actually means? You do …
Parenthood“The Mom of Calista is here!” Six little words, squeaked out so matter-of-factly in a sweet, sing-song voice by the toddler across the hall at daycare. A little girl I’d never met or been introduced to. I don’t even know her name. But she watches through the window every morning at drop-off and each afternoon at pick-up. She knows my …
ParenthoodI thought the fascination with the status of my uterus would end when I had my daughter. I was wrong. If anything the fascination has only grown. Maybe the assumption is that it’s safe to inquire now that I have a child, so I’m clearly willing and able. But what if I’m not? Did you forget how babies are made? …
ParenthoodIt’s hard to be a good wife. And a good mom. And a good Christian. And a good employee, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor…I think you see where I’m going with this. I shared this Carrie Underwood lyric and few thoughts on trying to be “good’ at everything when you’re a mom the other day on Instagram. The reaction from so many …
ParenthoodI’m going to let you in on a little secret. It’s time to end the debate. What’s the best stage of childhood? Your sister says it’s 9 months, your mother-in-law says it’s 18 months and your neighbor swears that age 4 is the best. Well, guess what? They’re all right. Sort of. The best stage is whatever stage you’re currently …
ParenthoodI had no idea what a Rainbow Baby was, had never heard of the phrase. Not until I was pregnant with a Rainbow Baby of my own. I remember the moment quite vividly. It was very early in my pregnancy, I was sitting in my living room scrolling through Facebook when an article shared by The Bump popped up on my feed. …
ParenthoodTeething…just the word makes me shudder. I was a very spoiled first-time mom. My daughter was a good sleeper. A really good sleeper. She slept through the night for the first time at just 7 weeks old. By 3 months she was up to 12 hours straight, and we were exclusively breastfeeding. Most people didn’t believe me when I told …
ParenthoodI was one of the last of my friends to get married, and one of the last to have a baby. At 32 I was a little late to the party when my daughter was born. So when my turn came I was surrounded by ‘experts’. It was both a blessing and a curse. I wanted to be as prepared …
