Motherhood

After meeting someone new, I always dread the question, “What do you do?” This question used to be a source of pride for me when I was working (in a paid position) and/or studying in school. Now though, I feel a touch of shame when I answer, “I’m a stay-at-home mom taking care of my…

While a “chemical pregnancy” is often referred to as an “early miscarriage”, it is not technically considered a “miscarriage” (at least not always). A Lack Of Clarity Around The Term “Chemical Pregnancy” Confusing, right? As a woman who had 1 blighted ovum miscarriage and 2 chemical pregnancies, I remember feeling very frustrated with this lack of clarity….

While TV ads and hallmark cards often suggest that all “good” mothers want to spend Mother’s Day with their families, I am here to tell you otherwise. Most moms with young kids that I know just want some guilt-free, luxurious alone time. To simply be away from screaming wiggling children. Just some quiet and stillness…

Intergenerational family patterns are made up of behaviors, beliefs, and family dynamics that are passed down from generation to generation. These patterns become deeply entrenched within family systems. And in the case of unhealthy patterns, this is problematic because they can be difficult to break. Family members may accept certain patterns as the norm, or…

‘Parent exhaustion’ is the particular flavor of overwhelm and depletion that comes from meeting the demands of a small child day in and day out (and night in and night out). And when the exhaustion becomes chronic, it leads to parent burnout. WebMD aptly describes parent burnout as, “a condition in which you’re so exhausted that…

Miscarriage… not a topic I thought I would ever write about. But here we are.  I was completely blindsided both physically and emotionally by my miscarriage. I knew practically nothing about the process, and I felt alone and disoriented. I had never really thought about the question before, “What is a miscarriage like?”.  So I…

During the first year of my child’s life, I told myself that sleep deprivation was normal. And it is, to a certain extent. Night feeds and wake-ups are just a part of the initiation process into parenthood. So I did not worry too much that first year about my sleep habits, as I was caught…