“I knew this day was approaching and by the press of one single word… accept… my girl is off to college.”
‘Did I teach her enough about life? Did I show her enough love?’: Mom shares candid emotions after daughter’s college acceptance
No Matter How Old, You Will Always Be Little Ones In My Eyes
“Because this mama will never allow that day to come to an end.”
I’ve Been Pregnant Eight Times, But I Still Don’t Know What It Feels Like To Be Pregnant
“I’ve never gotten to see my baby’s face on an ultrasound or hear their heartbeat. I’ve never gotten to feel them kick their little legs inside of me. I’ve never gotten to watch my belly slowly grow. All of my babies left me too soon.”
‘Just because someone’s calendar and bank account are fuller than my own does not mean their life is fuller.’: Mom reflects on true meaning of success
“Our friend has an impressive job title. One could easily assume he’s ‘got it all.’ I did. But his job doesn’t fill his soul.”
Being A Mom Is The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done — Loving You Is By Far The Easiest
“The little moments lift me up and carry me when those suffocating, unbearable days threaten to break me.”
‘Your wife looks really suspicious for Munchausen’s by proxy.’ He warned other doctors about me.’: Mom to medically complex child urges ‘ALWAYS trust your gut’ after doctor’s malpractice
“I later learned he had a pattern of doing this to mothers. It’s unfortunately a very real reality for mothers of chronically ill children.”
‘I’ve tried purging, organizing, shelves, bins and baskets. And yet, tiny pants, pieces of Lego, socks, and random forks are scattered all about.’: Mom’s sweet reason for appreciating messy home
“Truth is, I can’t stand the f***ing mess. But one day, it’s going to be clean. So for now, I’ll continue putting socks and pants and forks back in their place in exchange for hugs and goodnight kisses and tending to sweet little voices at their every beck and call. Because in my house at least, you can’t have one without the other.”
‘We were twice blessed!’: Woman battling infertility births miracle twins in final IVF attempt
“I nearly gave up. I was tired of tricking my body into thinking it might be pregnant. This would be our last attempt.”
‘The world needs more good guys.’ I pray you never stop wanting to make this world a better place.’: Mom grateful for future generation, ‘full of hope and love’
“We have an incredible opportunity to raise a generation of good guys. When things seem dark, and everything is filled with hate and pain and divisiveness, I look at you.”
Nurse Turned Patient Shares Shocking, Insensitive Comments Healthcare Professionals Made During Pregnancy Loss
“‘Do you want a boy or a girl?’ I knew walking into that emergency department I would walk out ‘not pregnant.’ Why was she asking me this, as if there was still a chance? I felt like someone had pulled a carpet out from underneath me.”