The Big 5-0: Celebrating and Embracing Milestones
But I don’t see fifty as the pinnacle of my life. Instead, I’m thinking about all that is to come and the opportunities the future holds....
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Fake It Till You Make It: The Journey To Momfidence
Your momfidence has grown. You've proven to yourself that you can handle the unexpected. You are learning to trust your instincts (this is HUGE!)....
Potty Training Sucks. That About Covers It.
WARNING: this post is going to be 95% venting. If potty training was a breeze for you, feel free to stop now. ...
Can You Believe What You’ve Done? A Letter to My Daughter’s Pediatrician
You are our daughter's pediatrician, but you do so much more than treat our daughter. You also have given me some of the most encouraging words I've heard....
On Learning to Crawl and the Privilege of Parenting
by Shawna
I’m watching my 9-month-old baby learn to crawl. Right now. As I type. She’s caught a second wind tonight and after some unsuccessful shushing and rocking I set her down...