Dealing with a speech delay has taught me a lot. It's taken me a long time to write this post. When I first began typing it up, I wrote this: My son is 20 months old and still hasn't uttered his first word. He is officially speech delayed (he also isn't walking, and is delayed … [Read more...]
The Best Products for Pumping Moms
I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. I had realistic expectations, but I wanted to try. And as magical as it truly is to breastfeed, it's hard being the only one who can feed your baby. Thankfully, breast pumps were invented! So now, breastfeeding moms can also be pumping moms. … [Read more...]
My Best Tips for the Tired Mom
There are different levels of tired that we all experience. There's the shoot, I shouldn't have stayed up to binge-watch "Game of Thrones" tired. The classic who knew last call was so late, er, early tired. Maybe even the it's finals week, I don't remember what sleep is … [Read more...]
PTSD and Motherhood from a Military Veteran
When most people think of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they probably imagine a man that jumps at his own shadow and is violent when triggered. That's just the reality of how television and movies portray this disease. But PTSD affects a lot of people; people of all … [Read more...]
My Mental Illnesses Make Me a Better Mom
As much as I'd like to say that I never question that I'm perfectly capable of being a great mom, that's not always true. Sometimes, I think about my mental illnesses and wonder if I'm fit to be a mother. I wonder if I'm good enough for my son. I play the "what if" game. What … [Read more...]