“I write this to the mama who just received a diagnosis they weren’t expecting. To the mama who is holding their baby, loving and grieving at the same time. To the mama in this tough season, I promise it gets better.”
‘It won’t happen right away, but at some point, your perspective will do a 180.’ Our nurse was spot on.’: Mom shares journey accepting daughter’s Down Syndrome diagnosis
‘It was the first and only time I’ve ever cried and screamed at a stranger…soberly. I completely fell apart.’: Woman battling infertility finds hope despite obstacles
“Every positive ovulation test felt like a small victory.”
‘Don’t leave her. Please don’t leave her.’ My baby was standing on death’s doorstep.’: Mom of medically complex daughter shares ongoing medical journey
“Dallas Jane Parker entered the world, full-term and full of surprises. She is the feistiest little girl with an incredible fight within her.”
‘I was caught up in the idea of doing everything naturally. I swore I’d never use medication, especially when I was breastfeeding.’: Mom overcomes fear of medicating for mental health while breastfeeding
“When this picture was taken, I was trying to put on a happy face for our family pictures.”
‘I was fourteen the first time a doctor told me I may never have children.’: Woman battling epilepsy pursues surrogacy, ‘I’m on top of the world’
“I wish I could reassure my 24-year-old self it was alright to put my health first and motherhood wasn’t off the table.”
‘The language people use for adoption is often degrading and derogatory. It leads to such pain in adoptees and birth parents’ lives.’: Big sister addresses hurtful adoption language
“As I started listening to adoptee voices, and hearing their stories, I slowly realized how harmful my words can be. I want to make sure I’m always a safe person for them to talk to.”
‘I see your kid, the one who works his butt off for that C. He knows how to study…because he has to. He doesn’t ‘skate by’ anything. Nothing comes easy, but he keeps trying.’: Teacher urges ‘grades aren’t everything momma’
“You celebrate that C momma. You take that kid out for ice cream. Because when a grade is earned through hard work and perseverance, there is a lot more in it than just content.”
‘Get a REALLY big washing machine. Also a cleaner if you can. And possibly a nanny.’: Mom to 4 boys shares hilariously honest parenting advice
“4. Just admit to yourself now you’re never going to make cool enough car or gun noises. This is a gift I swear only males are blessed with.”
Being A Mother Is Hard, Postpartum Disorders Are Even Harder
“A mother’s mental health matters. Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your kids.”
‘I got out and did a double-take as soon as I heard his voice.’: Luke Bryan goes into ‘dad mode,’ fixes mom’s tire on side of road
She pulled over on the side of a dangerous curve in the road when a gray pick-up truck pulled up behind her.