I had my first child, an adorable little baby boy, CJ, on December 7th, 2004. I knew that being a mother for the first time wasn’t going to be easy. I knew I would have some challenges along the way. I wasn’t at all prepared for or expected what I was about to face. CJ… Continue Reading
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10 Truths About Early Motherhood
Becoming a mother, especially the first time around, isn’t easy. It’s life changing and may not always be the blissful fairytale it’s made out to be at first. Many moms experience the feeling of being overwhelmed, tired, frustrated, and sometimes even feel a sense of failure. I always wondered why more mothers didn’t talk about… Continue Reading
Truths About Early Motherhood
I never understood why this subject is so easily looked past and sugar coated. I can remember when I was pregnant with my first child. I had this fantasy about what having a baby would be like and how I would feel as a “Mommy.” I thought I was very prepared seeing I had 3… Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Tip of the Week – My Reality – What I Learned
TUESDAY’S TIP OF THE Week Every Tuesday There will Be a New Tip There will be a new topic each month This Month’s topic: General Advice/Tips for the New Mom Giving birth is one of the most amazing experiences in the world. Mind you, your birth may not always go as you had planned but… Continue Reading
“I Truly Enjoyed Breastfeeding” – Advice & Tips From One Heck of An Experienced Mama
I would first like to say it’s your choice to breastfeed or to bottle feed. Don’t let others make you feel pressured into doing one or the other. It’s not for everyone and that’s perfectly okay.I had a positive experience with breastfeeding. You have to really want to do it. It can be a little… Continue Reading
Breastfeeding: What a Surprise & Disappointment
Well, I will first start out by saying I was one of those moms that said breastfeeding just wasn’t for me. Not that I had anything wrong with it or anything. I give all breastfeeding moms so much credit for sticking with it. To my surprise after having my third child I was asked if… Continue Reading
Tales of a Breastfeeding Momma – Seriously, Am I Milking a Cow?!
The hardest part about having a child for me was breastfeeding. I give every mother so much credit for doing this. Society puts so much pressure on us to breastfeed. It’s the most time consuming and difficult thing I have come across when it comes to having a baby. Some mothers at the gymboree class… Continue Reading
Newborn Baby Blues – A Moment In Time
Well, if you’re a mother you will definitely have the initial response of “Been there,done that.” Oh the joys of having a newborn. But it’s funny how quickly we can forget. I was quickly reminded of those fond days while talking to a friend over the phone. She simply stated “My hair is thrown up… Continue Reading
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