Things NOT to Say to a Parent of a Preemie

This is a post that I’ve been wanting to write for a long time, it was actually one of the main reasons I wanted to start a blog. However, I always felt like I was too close and it was too personal; I feared I would be writing a mainly hate-fueled post, rather than sharing…

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On Baby Turning One

My sweet little girl turns 1, one week from today. ONE! How is this possible?  It feels like I just found out I was pregnant.  The feelings are all too real – there I am standing in the bathroom wondering if what I’m seeing is real.  Am I really pregnant? I feel like I’m going…

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Step-Motherhood: The Hardest Job

Raising kids is tough.  There is no denying that. Whether you work inside or outside the home, being a parent is a full-time job and I would argue that it is one of the toughest jobs a person can have. I would also argue that there is one job that is even more difficult: being…

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4 Things I Didn’t Understand Until I Had a Baby

 Sleep really isn’t that important.  I used to require think I needed 10+ hours of sleep per night. That mindset was significantly altered during pregnancy. I had severe insomnia and would get 3 hours of sleep each night…if I was lucky. I always joked that my body was probably just preparing me for late nights with…

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