Our 3-year-old’s eczema just never seems to go away! I thought I had it under control a while back, but for the past six months ago, it’s been relentless and none of the methods I was using before have been…
Sometimes, Being a Mom Just Sucks
I hesitated to give truth to these feelings because I feel guilty writing about such things. Guilty because when you’re a mom, and your dreams have come true, everything should be feeling great, right? I remember when I was younger…
What I Love About Motherhood After 40
I’ve written a lot about the challenges of motherhood at an older age. But what about the amazing part of being a mother at an older age? There’s a lot on this list, so I thought it was time I…
Things No One Told Me About Parenthood (That Surprised Me)
One of the new things we have done for our 3-year-old is signing him up for some extracurriculars, including soccer. He’s been going for several weeks now, and yesterday he managed to last about 10 minutes of practice…before running up…
Why Breastfeeding is Hard, and How to Manage It
I remember when my second son was born and he first latched, in images capturing that beautiful moment, I’m visibly biting my lower lip out of pain. It hurt immediately for me. I didn’t know it then, but I had…
A Plan to Manage My Hormones and Mood Swings: Time to Get Real
Those of you who follow me know I’ve been dealing with some perimenopausal symptoms (mostly uncontrolled rage and mood swings aimed at my family) that came to a head in August when I had some time off between jobs. I…