Waiting For A Positive Sign : Struggles With Infertility
The range of emotions that women feel while waiting for a positive sign on a pregnancy test can be overwhelming. There is excitement, hope, anxiety, worry, and the list goes on. There are also many questions that come to mind: Am I ready to be a Mom? Will I get the support and help needed […]
I Wish You Teenagers
When my kids were little, we were so busy learning manners and basic life skills. They needed continual guidance, correction, and care. In many ways, despite the constant vigilance I had to keep, those were some of my best days. Nothing beats observing a child explore the world around them. I hoped they’d never grow […]
Sending Dinosaurs to Amazon Unannounced
Today, I was humbled. Being humbled is something that moms are experts in. So, that’s where I found myself. I was standing in front of a full-length mirror trying to find a swim suit that flattered my post-motherhood body. In case you are wondering, that is zero swimming suits. Especially considering I was doing hypothetical […]
Becoming a Mother is Hard, and It’s Okay to Feel Sad About It Sometimes
I want to be the woman who can pack up her car for a weekend camping trip and wake up in the morning feeling free. I want to be the woman who can dance by the fireside at night. I want to be the woman who doesn’t have to think twice about taking opportunities or […]
How God Sees a Mother
Since the beginning of time woman have been looking for a way to describe motherhood. The never-ending responsibility. What it feels like and how it changes you. The never ending desire for your child, even though you can’t imagine cleaning peanut butter off their face one more time. It’s already been 700 times today. […]
Childbirth and Unsolicited Advice
As my sister-in-law closed in on the last few days of her pregnancy this month, she would ask me questions about her pregnancy and impending birth of her son. I recalled a little over three years ago, when I too, felt the same wonderment, apprehension, and anxiety. I remember wondering what the birth would be […]
Why I have adopted the “Is This My Battle?” Attitude
I used to always feel stressed. I worked 40+ hours a week, I have 3 kids, (one of which has a lot of doctor’s appts), a husband, and an elderly dog who is approaching toddler status with her frequent accidents. I used to take my work home daily and struggle between spending time with the […]
Guide to Pediatric Dentists
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Living My Truth : Why I Chose to Have a Breast Reduction
Plastic surgery stories can be some of the craziest gems on the internet. A man goes to extreme lengths to look like a Ken Doll. A woman spends $150,000 to look like her own caricature. Women want bigger breasts, or fuller butts. Men want abs, or stronger pecs. Sometimes, it’s not even about the text book definition […]
Northwest Arkansas Guide to Local, Organic and Specialty Food
Do you like buying local produce? Do you need specialty food due to an allergy? Are you more of an organic shopper? Here is a guide to specialty grocery shopping (and eating) in Northwest Arkansas! If I’m forgetting anything, please feel free to add to this list in the comments! Farmers Markets – for food […]