I’m a Sisterhood of Motherhood Partner and a sponsored blog partner, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. I am a very prolific player of the Markets. Not the stock kind, I’m talking about the one all moms are familiar with, the Guilt Market. I don’t want to brag, but in my 17 years of motherhood, 10 as the mom of three, I have developed a … [Read more...]
When “Santa” Makes a Mistake
When my husband and I had our first child 17 years ago, we decided that, when it came to Christmas gifts, we would follow the three gift rule. We joked that it if it was good enough for the infant Jesus, it surely was good enough for baby Tom. As our family grew to three children, this tradition has continued to work for us. I love that I can narrow my search down to a few, … [Read more...]
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Had My First Baby
Seventeen years ago I was hugely pregnant and watching the calendar roll further and further beyond my due date. When I did finally have my baby 10 days past that elusive date, I was thrilled. But I was also completely shocked at just how much real life differed from my fantasies about childbirth and new motherhood. I read the books and took all the courses. I thought I knew … [Read more...]
If You Give Your Baby a Bottle…
I’m a Sisterhood of Motherhood Partner and a sponsored blog partner, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. When my husband and I were expecting our first baby sixteen years ago, I was fairly open to how I was going to feed him. I wanted to nurse and had friends and family who had a great experience with it. My mother nursed my sisters and … [Read more...]
Together We Can #EndMommyWars!
I'm a Sisterhood of Motherhood Partner and am a sponsored blog partner, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. When I had my first child 16 years ago, I was thrilled. After four miscarriages, the fact that I could finally hold my gorgeous son in my arms was a miracle. I loved being pregnant, but I was also terrified that something would … [Read more...]
