I heard once that becoming a mother meant learning to live with your heart forever floating outside of your body. That is true in more ways than I ever could’ve first imagined. Along with the constant state of worry that we as mothers engage in as soon as we enter into parenthood, we are also expected to accomplish the impossible…. View Post
“It’s been a long, fun-filled, exhausting day. I’ve been dragged around from playdate to playdate. I’ve practiced walking between furniture at least a dozen times, I’ve ate, I’ve slept, I’ve laughed and wailed when I didn’t get my way. I’ve had my bath, brushed my teeth, mom read me a story, and now all I want is my bottle. I… View Post
On June 3, 2011 I found myself in The Rockyview Hospital being held in a locked white room with only a bed and some supper that the crisis team had kindly brought for me. I was out of my mind sleep deprived with obsessive thoughts, hopeless, soul-crushing depression and the idea that anyone in the world would be a better… View Post
It’s the middle of the night – bleary eyed and exhausted you peel yourself from your bed and tend to your screaming infant for the fifth time that night. You open the door to check on them, scan the room for the soother that no doubt has been hurled across the room or has wedged itself between the crib slats… View Post
Is there any other hallmark that would automatically place you as somebody’s mamma aside from the oh-so-sexy snot streak that can be found painted all over your favourite clothes at any given time? Yup these super attractive badges of honour make for great first impressions. Especially the ones you didn’t notice on the way to your most recent job interview…. View Post
Sippy cups have gotten a bad rap lately. There has been an array of articles posted recently regarding potential problems with tooth decay and difficulties with proper speech development with prolonged use of the beloved sippy. Yes, it’s convenient and easy for a child to use, and it’s hands free for parents. However, do the pros outweigh the potential cons?… View Post
The Wonder Weeks – Book Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a vendor I have chosen to work with. I have received either paid compensation and/or free product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own based only on my own experience. My friend S told me about this book while I was still pregnant, proclaiming it… View Post
I am a perfectionist. There I said it… This is not how I ever would’ve described myself ‘pre-baby’ but as I’ve learned since I had my beautiful baby boy – I am! As all of my perfectly laid plans for motherhood came crashing down around me and I surveyed the scene of tears, exhaustion, and unbearable physical pain, I realized… View Post
