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A Postpartum Love Letter to My Dog

August 8, 2026

When I was pregnant, everyone warned me that once the babies were born, I would hate my dog. I heard story after story of burnt-out, exhausted mothers who couldn’t stand the smell of their dog, the sound of their dog licking his paws, the way the dog always seemed to be standing right where she … More A Postpartum Love Letter to My Dog

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I’m Megan, a mom, twin mom, and stepmom to a total of five kids. This blog is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, pregnancy, blended family life, and balancing it all with your own identity and goals, so no one has to feel like they're walking this journey alone.

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