After Jack was born I was undone by all of the different books, blogs, and opinions on mothering. From attachment parenting to Ferber I was confused and overwhelmed by the choices and sense of judgment in the mothering community. Having never done this before (and being one of the first of my friends to have […]
The Power of Love
When Jack and I had trouble “getting” breast feeding 22 months ago, I was told to spend time with him skin to skin. I heard it from several experts and read it in books before Jack was born, but in my cynicism, I didn’t try until Jack was at least 6 weeks old. By that […]
“I love you more”
This is a devotional I wrote for my cousin-in-law Jamie’s baby shower. It was birthed out of my own struggles in the early months of motherhood. My struggle to bond, my struggle to breastfeed, my struggle to sleep, my struggle to thrive. But in all of the struggles, the deep love for I felt for […]
Never Go Through a Woman’s Purse…
Yesterday my sister Chelsea and I went to Water World. It was so wonderful to take the afternoon off, leave Jack at home with Tim, and act like a little kid again! But one of my favorite moments of the day happened while we were entering the park. As I was stopped to have my […]
The Redemption of the Nipple Shield
The other day I had the joy of holding my friends’ four day old baby girl. As I held the tiny bundle, I once again was in awe over how precious a new life is. I also could not remember Jack being that tiny – but as you can see, he was! While there, I […]
The Grossest Things
Top 10 Grossest Things I Have Experienced Since Jack was Born: (Disclaimer: Talk of bodily functions abound! Not for those who can’t handle words like boobs, nipples, poop, pee, etc.) 10. Seeing my nipple stretched out after Jack latched on the first time. 9. Being soaking wet for about a week when I was engorged […]