One Child is not a Selfish Choice
January 5, 2023
I was advised not to have more children after a high-risk pregnancy resulting in a preemie son. I’m still judged for my decision to have an only child.
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Special Needs Parenting is Exhausting…and I’m Really Tired
July 16, 2022
He’s become quite the Houdini lately with taking off his diapers—despite them being duck-taped for better security. And his most recent escape was from a diaper full of poop. This is why special needs parenting is emotionally and physically exhausting.
Why Can’t I Be the Favorite Parent?
April 3, 2022
I know why I’m second best. I know that since I’m the one involved in the daily parenting grind, telling her – make your bed, go brush your teeth, get dressed, STOP jiggling my butt! – I’m the prime target for her frustration and anger. I WANT TO BE THE FAVORITE PARENT!
Motherhood: Is it Worth It?
October 22, 2021
“So is motherhood worth it?” asks my colleague somewhat skeptically from across the cafeteria table.
It’s Time to Redefine “Mom Hair”
September 30, 2020
To me, mom hair means hair that is way too long and far too neglected. I have not had a haircut since before my second child was born.
What It Really Means to Love “Like a Mother”
August 16, 2020
Loving like a mother is simply defined by the object of that love. When you love someone unconditionally, you love like a mother.
Painting the Yellow Room
August 4, 2020
When we got our new house, we painted one of the rooms yellow. I always thought of it as the baby’s room. And then I had fertility issues.
My Kids Take Melatonin: Don’t Judge Me
August 1, 2020
My children take melatonin. Every. Single. Night. We refer to their nightly doses as their “meds.” As in, “Are you ready to brush your teeth, or do you still need your meds?”
Five More Minutes
May 6, 2020
Five more minutes has forever been the lament of my son. It started with bedtimes when he was young, and continued through to high school.
Motherhood Means Letting Go
February 22, 2020
I consider walking him right back to our house where he belongs because he is not ready for school. Still, I know the truth: He is plenty ready—I am not.
One Child is not a Selfish Choice
January 5, 2023
I was advised not to have more children after a high-risk pregnancy resulting in a preemie son. I’m still judged for my decision to have an only child.
Special Needs Parenting is Exhausting…and I’m Really Tired
July 16, 2022
He’s become quite the Houdini lately with taking off his diapers—despite them being duck-taped for better security. And his most recent escape was from a diaper full of poop. This is why special needs parenting is emotionally and physically exhausting.
Why Can’t I Be the Favorite Parent?
April 3, 2022
I know why I’m second best. I know that since I’m the one involved in the daily parenting grind, telling her – make your bed, go brush your teeth, get dressed, STOP jiggling my butt! – I’m the prime target for her frustration and anger. I WANT TO BE THE FAVORITE PARENT!
Motherhood: Is it Worth It?
October 22, 2021
“So is motherhood worth it?” asks my colleague somewhat skeptically from across the cafeteria table.
It’s Time to Redefine “Mom Hair”
September 30, 2020
To me, mom hair means hair that is way too long and far too neglected. I have not had a haircut since before my second child was born.
What It Really Means to Love “Like a Mother”
August 16, 2020
Loving like a mother is simply defined by the object of that love. When you love someone unconditionally, you love like a mother.
Painting the Yellow Room
August 4, 2020
When we got our new house, we painted one of the rooms yellow. I always thought of it as the baby’s room. And then I had fertility issues.
My Kids Take Melatonin: Don’t Judge Me
August 1, 2020
My children take melatonin. Every. Single. Night. We refer to their nightly doses as their “meds.” As in, “Are you ready to brush your teeth, or do you still need your meds?”
Five More Minutes
May 6, 2020
Five more minutes has forever been the lament of my son. It started with bedtimes when he was young, and continued through to high school.
Motherhood Means Letting Go
February 22, 2020
I consider walking him right back to our house where he belongs because he is not ready for school. Still, I know the truth: He is plenty ready—I am not.
