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Sunday #34: When It Rains, It Pours

September 28, 2026

On Sunday morning, my twenty-four-hour-escape near the coast came to an end, and I had to say goodbye to Sara and head home. After spending a whole day catching up, eating food (we both ate so much we actually felt sick), and watching reality TV in bed until we fell asleep. Our dogs, best friends … More Sunday #34: When It Rains, It Pours

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What I’m Struggling with Six Months Postpartum

August 20, 2026

When I was four months postpartum, I opened up about some of the things that I was having a hard time with. I think a part of me thought that maybe by writing out my feelings, and sharing them with the world, that I would feel better. It didn’t really work, though, so I’m gonna … More What I’m Struggling with Six Months Postpartum

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Postpartum Anxiety, Is That You?

July 22, 2026

Given that anxiety is something I’ve struggled with throughout my life, and that I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety following the birth of my oldest daughter, I just assumed that I would have raging postpartum anxiety once the twins arrived. To my surprise, though, I felt great after the twins were born. I kept waiting … More Postpartum Anxiety, Is That You?

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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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