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Tag: motherhood

Best Lactation Rooms in Indianapolis

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My daughter turned one last month, and our breastfeeding journey is ending. She’s ready. I’m ready. It’s time. But throughout our journey together, I’ve...

Preschool Teacher Turned Preschool Parent

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From my very first school year as a preschool teacher in 2012, I watched my colleagues enjoy the excitement of their own kids coming...

I Don’t Have a Baby Anymore

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"Hazel, are you mommy's baby?" I playfully ask my three-year-old this question as we cuddle on the couch watching Daniel Tiger. She quickly responds...

I Can’t Decide If I Want Another Baby

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"Do you think you will try for another?" When it comes to motherhood, this question is a tale as old as time. I have seen...

Grownups Are a Little Like Magic

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Lately, our four-year-old has been excelling at her four-year-old-ness and testing all boundaries. She's a powerhouse, so on days when I'm well resting and...

Embracing the Life and Family I Have

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Growing up as an only child in a single-parent family, I often felt lonely, and I fantasized about what my future family would look...

A Mother’s Quest: Finding a Doll with Glasses

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“It’s important for children to see themselves reflected in their toys.”  It is 11:48 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and this quote from psychologist Dr....

The Sweetness of a Five-Year-Old

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“Vivian’s dad likes purple.” My five-year-old daughter tells me, “That’s the same color that you liked when you were little!” I smile. We pulled away...

I’m Done Naming Babies

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After welcoming our second son last summer, I am done having babies. For many women, this decision comes with a lot of emotional weight....

A Different Perspective on Infertility

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I am one in eight. One in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States. If you knew me during the time of our...

Paper Plate Mom

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The irony is not lost on me that as I type this article, it is over a month late. An article about making life...

Becoming a Mom in a Foreign Country

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Becoming a mom in a foreign country wasn't in my plans when I first moved to Indy from Mexico in August 2019. I had...

Navigating Parenthood: 10 Unexpected Challenges and Surprises

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Recently, this tearful video deeply resonated with me, capturing the persistent challenges that accompany every age and stage of parenting. As I navigate this...

Car Picnic: Including a New Sibling

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“Blake, we’re going to have a car picnic.” “Car picnic?” Blake (four years old)asks, confused. “Yes, a car picnic is where we order food,...