Category Archives: Mom

Today was supposed to be a very different day.

Posted on May 8, 2015 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

**I have something to share, and I’m sharing because my hope is it will help those suffering in silence to know they are not alone. ** ==================== Today was supposed to be the second most important day of my life. … Continue reading →

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Confidence gained + Confidence shattered = Motherhood

Posted on September 10, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

A Mom friend once told me that the moment you think you ‘have it together’, the baby will throw you a curveball and you start back at ground zero.  I used to think that she was exaggerating and that it … Continue reading →

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Horses and Life’s Lessons

Posted on September 4, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

I was extremely lucky as a child.  I had incredible parents, a brother I loved and was surrounded by animals.  My parents sacrificed and put my brother and I first, allowing us to experience so much.   They always said that … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Thoughts…..

Posted on August 4, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

I stumbled across this wonderful story before I had my daughter.  For some reason, I decided to save it in my computer.  I just came across it and feel compelled to share it with you, as I now understand exactly … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just need to roll with it.

Posted on July 30, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

Today was a perfect example of  “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”.  I woke up with Molly at 7am and was excited to start the day.  She was in a great mood – I fed her and we played … Continue reading →

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First day solo…..

Posted on July 20, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

The very first day Ashley went back to work, and left Molly and I to take care of each other, I had to go to a lactation consultant appointment.  (I went every day for a month – more on breastfeeding … Continue reading →

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So, now what?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

1pm Friday, May 3rd – we are now home, alone, with Molly.  Holy crap. We take her out of her car seat and sit on the couch staring at her – now what? Well, soon begins crying of hunger which I try to … Continue reading →

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Motherhood – The first two days….

Posted on June 16, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

I would like to start off by clarifying one small ‘fib’ that I, and I’m sure many others, have been told by Mom’s around the world. “I fell in love with my little one the minute I say her/him.”  Not … Continue reading →

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Molly’s Great Escape!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by daughtersisterwifeandmom

Or should I say, Molly’s failure to evacuate my belly in a timely manner. I have decided to kick off my story telling with the event that motivated me to share;      Molly’s delivery journey, mostly because it contains all elements of … Continue reading →

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