This Question was submitted by a reader (we love reader questions!): You thought you were done.You gave away all of your maternity clothes a year ago, sold the baby swing on Craigslist, and tossed the bottles into the recycling bin.You celebrated when you threw away the last pacifier.You look forward to no […]
How to Love a Baby
“Kisses! Kisses!” the lady squealed, at which command her baby opened his mouth into a drooling “O.” The mother blissfully exchanged saliva with her infant. “Now give her kisses!” the mother urged, motioning toward me with a generous smile. I was old enough to know I couldn’t flatly say no, but not old enough to […]
Along for the Ride
It started with the usual oohing and ahhing. The hotel’s desk clerk and concierge loved my four week old baby. “Ah, so small!” “So sweet.” “How old?” “What’s her name?” Then came the question, “Is she your first?” I almost burst into hysterical laughter right there, but I composed myself and answered wryly, “Actually, no, […]
What should every first-time mom know?
A good friend of mine is nearing the due date of her first baby. She has read several books, registered at Target, and prepared herself in every way she can think of for the arrival of her sweet baby girl. Now she awaits the big day with pure anticipation. I often wonder if her experience […]
Little Hands Hold On For Security
We all know how sweet the smell of a newborn baby is. Their skin is so amazingly soft. Their tiny feet and hands are so small yet have such a big impact on us. I love those first days after bringing a baby home – the change in the routine, the newness of the new family member. […]
There’s Nothing Like a Newborn Baby
Submitted by Ali Hawkins: When I look at this picture I am reminded at how much I love newborns. This is my eighth. Most people that I run into think I am crazy. I always get “are they all yours?” or “are you going to have more?” Some people search their whole life for their […]
I Learn So Much “Nose to Nose”
Submitted by Aubry Tenney: I was not prepared to be in any pictures the day this was taken. My hair wasn’t done, I had no makeup on, and definitely not a cute outfit! When our photographer suggested I be in the picture with him, I protested…but obviously lost. I’m so glad I did, because this […]
You’re Having Twins!!!
Isn’t it amazing how much advice you get when you are pregnant? I never realized until I was pregnant with twin girls that EVERYONE has an opinion about EVERYTHING when it comes to a baby. We were so excited when we found out that we were having twins! Being my first pregnancy, we were […]
Each Day is a Gift
Submitted by Kelleyn Rothaermel: I remember the day as if it were yesterday, but over three years have passed since that day. My husband, our middle child, and I were going in to find out the sex of our third child. I was so excited! I was hoping for a girl since we had two […]
Lost and Found: On Becoming A Mother
I have read more than enough articles in parenting magazines that have dealt with the topic of women feeling like they “lost their identity” when they became mothers. I’ve also overheard mothers say, “I feel like I lost a part of myself after motherhood” or “I just don’t know who I am, or remember who […]
What Surprises Me About Being A Mom
I am utterly shocked at my confidence in motherhood…five years later. And three children. When my son was born I could barely put on his clothes. I knew I would break him. And his chicken legs were the smallest I’d seen. Wait, had I even held a newborn baby before? I was dumbfounded going to […]
Facing Your Fears
Can any mother ever forget that feeling of absolute panic the first time she was tipped out of her wheelchair into the big, wide world with an infant in her arms? Sheer terror. I remember looking around at the nurses and other hospital personnel, wondering if there wasn’t something else they needed to tell me, […]
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