Lately I have been thinking a lot about raising a child with a disability. Recently I heard that an old college friend had a baby that was born with some severe disabilities, and I have really been pondering about it and just thought I’d share my take on this.
Sifting Priorities
Nine years ago I found myself in the intensive care unit of our local hospital holding my very sick seven-month-old baby boy. We had checked into the emergency room four days earlier when I realized my baby was having difficulty breathing.
Cyndi Taylor: I Will Never Be the Same – I Will Be Better
Identical twin boys fit perfectly into Cyndi Taylor’s life. But at a routine 33-week ultrasound, she learned that one of the boy’s hearts had stopped beating. Here, Cyndi shares how she progressed through heartache to become more compassionate, patient, and stronger.
Rediscovering Myself: The Momma In Me
As a first time, single mother at age 41, this woman’s life was “rocked” by the birth of her little girl. She relates her journey of self actualization that brought with it some surprising new changes.
Book Summary: The “What To Expect” Series
WhattoExpect.com was kind enough to send us this series to review and they will also give all three books to two lucky POM readers! Giveaway details at the end of the article.
Joy or “Just Wait”?
As I wait at Target, I notice a young couple with a newborn in line behind me. Another lady in line asks. “Is this your first?” They nod proudly. ”Just wait…” she snorts, and then follows with a comment about unruly teenagers. We seem to live in a country overrun by a great lot of negative naysayers when it comes to parenting.
A Different Perspective
My husband and I tried for several years to have a third child. During those years of infertility treatments, I questioned why I couldn’t get pregnant. I guess you could say I was given a new start as a mom, but with a new set of eyes.
Breastfeeding In Public
Currently, forty-five states protect a mother’s right to breastfeed in public. To show support for nursing mothers, hundreds of mothers gathered across the United States to stage a “nurse-in” by collectively breastfeeding their babies in public. Here’s what I think.
Book Summary: Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
I was a new mother and had a baby that did not sleep very well. I lived in a fog and I was desperate for sleep. A friend saw the bags under my eyes and recommended this book, and it truly changed my perspective on the importance of sleep.
Spiritual Sundays: An Unexpected Request
Editor’s Note: The Power of Moms is a website for mothers of all religions (and for mothers who are not necessarily religious). Each Sunday, we post a spiritual essay, and we would love to gather a wide variety of perspectives and ideas. Our goal is to be respectful of all beliefs while simultaneously offering opportunities […]
Bedtime Stories and Stuffed Sinuses
My daughter was born almost three years ago, just as I was wrapping up a graduate degree in analytical chemistry. (That is such a simple sentence for such a complex time!) There was a transition time moving from being Alecia-focused (the pressure and drive to make something of myself in this world) to rather suddenly […]
Babies and Teenagers
When our small family was growing in size and we would announce that we were going to have a new baby, we would wonder if the kids would be glad. We were never disappointed in their reactions. They would all brighten and clap their hands in elation! As the children grew to their teen years and […]
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