Chapter 2: Momming x2
We’re officially one week into this new season of life: parenting two tiny humans! Our son made his grand entrance last week, and let me tell you—it’s been a whirlwind. Our toddler is absolutely smitten with her baby brother (she’s thrilled he’s no longer just a mysterious belly-dweller), and our dog has taken on the […]
The Unspoken Job of Being the Default Parent: A Tale of Love, Exhaustion, and Tiny Wins
Child sick? I got it. I know exactly what meds they need, how often, and what will make them feel better. Baby up in the middle of the night? I’m already there. Toddler falls and gets hurt? They look to me for comfort and reassurance. Doctor’s appointment? Got the number saved and can recite everyone’s […]
Pregnant while Parenting: Someone Send Help!
For all my mom friends who’ve raised—or are raising—young kids while pregnant: Show me your ways. Let’s start with two obvious realities: Now, let’s remix those two together… (cue horror face emoji). I salute all the moms with multiple children—present, past, and future. Not only are you raising little humans day in and day out, […]
The Shame of Not Keeping Up: My Self-Care Struggle as a Mom
Self-care is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot. There’s physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, financial… and, well, there are probably a few more that I’m forgetting. Even before I became a mom, keeping a balance was a challenge. But now that I’m a mom to an energetic toddler and very pregnant with […]