“Even the tooth fairy is part of the mental load I carry. The behind-the-scenes of motherhood that no one sees, only expects. You see, when I say everything falls on me, I mean it.”
‘The tooth fairy was sick last night,’ my husband said to my son. I awoke in a panic. I couldn’t believe I forgot.’: Mom raises awareness about unseen ‘mental load’ of motherhood
‘No one stops the wheelchairs, the elderly, or those with physical markers of disability. Just our family.’: Mom of 2 kids with autism shares PSA on traveling
“If you wouldn’t question someone’s balding head then you shouldn’t question a child’s flapping arms either.”
‘As they laid him on my chest, I let out the exhale I was holding onto for 12 months. I could finally breathe again.’: Mom details emotional journey to 2 angel babies, 1 rainbow baby
“I KNEW in my bones I was meant to be a mom to a baby here on earth.”
‘I recognized her from the maternity ward and got suspicious.’: Moms move in together after learning daughters switched at birth
“Fifteen days later we did DNA tests and my mind went blank.”
If I Knew Then, I Would Have Slowed Down A Bit More
“I would have hugged you more, even when you pushed me away. I would have kept you firmly planted on my hip, never knowing what day would be the last before you’d want to walk side by side. I would have snuggled a few more minutes before bedtime, because I know now those extra minutes only meant one thing… more time with you.”
I Owe It To My Kids To Be Human
“Not a superhuman, not a superhero, not a supermom… but just a woman attempting her best each day. My children will gain so much more.”
‘She looks 7 months pregnant.’ Only 14, my stomach was so big and hard. I knew something wasn’t right.’: Woman candidly details battle with childhood ovarian cancer, infertility journey
“‘You’re fine. I’ll call the doctor, but it’s probably nothing.’ They pulled mother aside and asked if she was sure I wasn’t pregnant. ‘99% sure.’ When the test came back negative, we were told, ‘All your daughter’s organs are covered with a huge mass.'”
Your Life Did Not End When You Became A Mother—You Were Reborn
“The days will go and come. You will watch sunrises and sunsets. And before you know it, these weary days will be long gone. And all you will be left with is the reminiscing.”
‘A friend asked if I wanted to know what another mom said about me behind my back. I politely said, ‘No thank you.’ To this day I still have no idea.’: Woman urges ‘the tables you aren’t invited to sit at don’t matter’
“What I do know is that I saw this mom a few weeks later at the grocery store and greeted her with a smile and open arms. To this day she has no idea I’m aware of the fact she said something unkind behind my back. And friend, it doesn’t matter.”
Jumping In Rain Puddles, Snuggling In Bed, Giggling And Growing—One Day, It Will All Come To An End
“I’m missing my children, while loving the teens who stand taller next to me. As I watch their independent world unfold before me, I will learn to cherish the moments, and with great pride whisper, ‘I am blessed.'”
