“I beg you, please quit asking. Quit assuming it is a choice we all have. Because for some women… it is not.”
Please Quit Asking Women When They Plan To Have More Kids
Dear Pregnant Women: No, Your Life Will Not End When The Baby Arrives (Despite What Society Will Tell You)
“Cheers of congratulations were met with negative comments about how my life would evolve once the little baby inside me was born. I was told to enjoy traveling now because that would change with kids. People acted like my life was over!”
Why I’m Signing My Child Up For No Activities This Year
“I think it’s time our society normalizes doing nothing, too.”
I Didn’t Mean To Forget You, As A New Mom I Just Have A Lot On My Plate Right Now
“She saw you texted her saying congratulations, and it warmed her heart. It’s just that the baby cried and she forgot to press send on her ‘thank you.’ She meant to send a photo announcing she had her baby, it’s just that her uterus started contracting, and she was in so much pain it distracted her.”
It’s Okay To Not Feel Excited About Your Pregnancy
“I get it…babies are a gift, but it wasn’t a gift I had on my life registry right now.”
Moms Share Moment They Knew They Had Postpartum Depression And Needed Help
“If you or someone you know may be suffering from postpartum depression, don’t wait to reach out.”
Why You Should Stop Telling Your Loved Ones ‘Time Will Heal’ Their Grief
“We aren’t tending a wound that will go away over time. As we grow, our grief grows with us.”
45-Year-Old Births Surprise Daughter, And This Video Showing Her Bond With Adult Brothers Will Melt Your Heart
“They get to relive the best parts of their childhood through her eyes.”
A Mother Walks Ahead Of You, Leading The Way, Then She Must Walk Beside You
“And she’ll remain that person for the rest of her life.”
It’s Time For Society To Stop Being So Hard On Moms
“Because my kids don’t need perfection. They need laughing, playful, happy, me. They need me, who runs after them in a game of chase and tickles them when they’re caught. They need me, who plays make-believe and smiles so big instead of worrying about WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING.”