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The 5 Grossest Skin Changes of Pregnancy and What You Can Do About Them

16 May

Who ever invented the term 'pregnancy glow' has obviously never been pregnant. Unless by ‘glow’ they mean oily skin, acne and stretch marks. While pregnancy can be a wonderful and joyful experience, it does tend to reek havoc on your skin. Here are a list of the top annoying skin changes of ... View Post

Everybody Needs Their Mom

13 May

My momma was only 21 when she lost her mom. That was 31 years ago today. Even as a little girl, I had some sense that being a Mom without a Mom must be hard. My Momma never said much about it, but every now and then she'd simply say, "wish my Mom could have seen this ..." Everybody needs their ... View Post

The Meaning of Motherhood

10 May

Being a mother actually has very little to do with birthing a child from your body. That might be the most obvious scenario, but motherhood is so much more than a physical happening. I have known some expert “mothers” who never birthed or raised any children of their own, and I have known some ... View Post

Why Doctors Have a “God Complex”

9 May

Long has the stereotype of the arrogant, self righteous doctor permeated society. Some doctors have even been accused of having a 'god complex'. Is it because they constantly balance life and death? Does shocking heart rhythms back in sync, bringing new life into this world and cracking skulls to ... View Post

In the Shadows of Overwhelmed

8 May

I get to the end of most days knowing I missed out on so much. Overwhelmed by the details of everyday life, it's so easy to miss the beauty that surrounds. Motherhood is basically a constant state of movement and chaos. We go from meal to meal; from the first little person who wakes our sleepy head ... View Post

10 Things No One Tells You Before You Become a Mom

7 May

I've been doing this mom thing for a mere 5 years now {as of next Tuesday}. I don't know much, but I do know there are a lot of things people should tell you before you become a mom that they just don't. It seems like prenatal advice is either all good or all bad. You have your grandma telling you ... View Post