Dear Mamas: I’m Sorry, and Thank You
photo courtesy of: @mrs.jordonbailey “But what does she DO all day? Her life must feel like a perpetual vacation!” “Yeah. Must be nice, right?” We were digging chips into bowls of fresh salsa, guac, and…
She sang the national anthem for the NFL at 8 months pregnant. Meet Amanda Vernon, singer, songwriter, and mom of 4
Ever since Amanda was a little girl, she had a dream. She loved to sing, and hoped that she could someday combine her passion for singing with her love for her favorite team, the Green…
I had postpartum anxiety and didn’t know it
photo by: @bloomlightphotography When my first son was born, I had a lot of self-doubt. Being a parent was completely new for me, and I felt constant pressure to be a perfect mother. I often…
I love my new baby, so why am I sad?
Six weeks ago, I gave birth to my third baby. And since I have done it three times now, I can personally verify that everything you hear about each child being a gift is true….
How Australia Does Postpartum Care (Spoiler: It’s Amazing)
When I moved to Sydney, Australia for work, I had a four-year visa. I originally thought I would stay for two years. I wanted the experience of living abroad since I had never studied abroad…
Postpartum Mama: I See You
“You’re having twins.” Nothing quite prepares you for those words.
I remember lying on the exam table, staring blankly at the screen. My mind was racing. How on earth could I have twins? We already had three kids under five—how could I handle two newborns on top of the chaos I already was living in?
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
