This week our baby will be 4 months. She has now spent half of her life “in quarantine.” And I have spent over 60 days of my postpartum journey in self isolation. One of the most common tips for postpartum moms is to “ask for help.” Take some time for yourself! Treat yourself to a pedicure. Let your mom come over and help you with the laundry! Go on a walk with a friend…
Written by Alicia Mayer My son throws tantrums. The kind that makes friends look away and hold their breath. The kind that makes strangers stare and walk away quickly. The kind that makes everyone in the family cry at the same time. But I know that he isn’t a bad kid. He’s exhausting and complicated and particular. He’s strong willed and persistent and intelligent. He’s kind and funny and sweet. And…
Dear Little (Sister or Brother), I’m sorry. You’re not even born yet but I need to tell you that I’m sorry. Where do I begin? Let me first introduce you to your big sister, Gracie. She changed our lives. She is the one who made me a mom, she made us parents. She has become our whole world. You see, Little, when I got pregnant with Gracie, the whole world seemed to…