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Beyond the Irrational Fears of Pregnancy: What If It Happens Again?

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As any pregnant woman will tell you, a lot of the crappy part of pregnancy is the worrying. There are the major worries of course, which I don't even need to mention because honestly, if you haven't thought of them yet I don't want to remind you about them. There are also the "I read too much of the baby book and now anything can happen" worries. You freak out over deli-meat and soft cheeses, and whether all the wine you drank before you found out you were pregnant is going to mean low SAT scores for your baby genius.  Read more >

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Life After Sibling Loss: Why My Son Has Siblings

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At the age of three, I was given a gift, a sweet sister. Like most older siblings, I didn’t always feel like she was a gift. My sister went from being a young toddler following my every move and adoring me to being fiercely independent as a teenager. Lots of hair pulling and squabbles over small things, like our Barbie doll collection, is what I can recall from our childhood.  Read more >

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Dear Moms, I Didn't Know

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No one can even prepare you for what’s to come in this new life you will live. Yes, people will give you all the tips/tricks for colds, sleepless nights or fussy babies/toddlers/teens – but no one tells you about the changes you will go through as a woman in this new role.  Read more

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I'm Okay with Being the Mean Mom

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Hearing bedtime and brush your teeth, pajamas and no more treats, puts me in the mean category and that, my love, is okay. I am here to follow through, protect you, guide you, and make sure you are well. I am here to make sure the surfaces you jump off of aren’t too high, the candy you eat is just enough, and the fridge gets closed every time.  Read more

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