It was the best of times (newborn snuggles!), it was the worst of times (postpartum rage!). This is the story of two different moms and how they coped with the fourth trimester. … More The Tale of Two Moms
Sometimes it feels as though I’m watching the world through a window, that life is passing by outside while I am stuck within the four walls of my home. I feel that way now, with two tiny newborns and a rigid pumping schedule that makes it difficult to plan any outing. … More Self-Care Sunday #6
We are officially in survival mode over here as we adjust to caring for newborn twins. Luckily, my husband and I are best friends before all else, so we’ve been able to find the humor in all of it. Yes, we’re sleep deprived, but somehow we’re still finding things to laugh about … More Self-Care Sunday #5
When it comes to surviving the newborn days, a lot of people talk about the importance of sharing the mental load, of dads being involved during postpartum, of parents equally dividing household responsibilities, and more. And all of those things are crucial to making the postpartum period more bearable. … More Self-Care Sunday #4
But that is precisely why I must write: because it is selfish. Because I give parts of myself away all day long, that I deserve to keep some for myself, too. I’m going to choose to write, because it’s selfish and it’s invigorating and it’s relaxing, and yes, for me, it’s self-care. … More Self-Care Sunday #3
As the snow fell, it was as if time slowed down and life came to a pause. With nowhere else to go but my own secret garden in my mind, I finally gained clarity on how I wanted to rest of my year to unfold. … More Self-Care Sunday #1
It’s impossible for anyone to give 100% to parenting and 100% to their relationship and 100% to school and 100% to work and 100% to their health, simultaneously, all the time, every day. In fact, that’s a fantastic recipe for burn out! But balance isn’t about control; it’s about adjusting when life throws something new at you. … More Balancing Motherhood with Law School
I realized early on that being a stepmom was going to have a lot more mental gymnastics involved than I ever anticipated. But I never want to miss out on an opportunity to support and love my kids because of a fear of what others might think. The mental load of a stepmom is heavy, but it becomes lighter once you stop trying to cater to everyone around you and prove your worth as a parent. … More The Mental Load of a Stepmom
Step by Step Parenting 