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Motherhood. It did not come easily to me. We battled infertility (infertility won) and then adoption won our hearts over. And over. And over. Motherhood is not a sole pursuit in my world. It’s a title that I share with the three women who were mothers to my sons first. My motherhood [...]
Sunday I woke up anxious to get to the end of the day when we would meet Handsome. Once again, I was very thankful to be watching General Conference and feeling the spirit of the day. I look forward to General Conference every six months so I can veg in my PJ’s, watch church [...]
Since the theme for the month of May is Motherhood (naturally) and I’m a Disney Travel Expert, I thought it would be fun to share the top 7 things ALL moms should know when taking a Disneyland vacation – no matter the age of your kids! I am looking forward to using these tips myself [...]
SATURDAY was a waiting game. Luckily it was General Conference and it helped distract me. My emotional self was so raw after fasting the day before and the adoption was forefront in my brain. I vacillated back and forth between letting myself get excited and keeping up walls of protection. I have had a [...]
Pink Moss is running around chasing Mr. Handsome. He is fast Lightening fast! So this is what my “boy mom” friends always spoke of. Boundless energy vs. Hormonal changes Now I get to experience both! On FRIDAY I posted this. I decided to fast all day Friday in hopes of clarity and help in making [...]
This story is so crazy to me, I have decided to write it in parts, six parts. There were six days from start to finish in this story that changed all of our lives forever. THURSDAY To begin, I have to give a little information on myself. I came from a family of three [...]
Asberger’s & Motherhood- Guest post by Porsche Christensen NO! I can’t put my clothes on! You do it!” “You do realize that you’ll be 5 next month and 5 year olds put their own clothes on?” “NO! I can’t do it!” “Please, eat your French toast.” “No! I want cereal!” “I made French [...]
I have someone very close to me going through one of the harder trials of her life at this very moment. She and her husband needed a little help in getting pregnant and after an expensive, painful, and humbling in vitro experience, they found out that they were happily expecting twins. About 8 weeks ago [...]
The Miracle of Motherhood By Anna Golightly Jeffs “No matter how motherhood comes to you, it’s a miracle” Motherhood is MORE than bearing children, though it is certainly that. It is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature, and the unique [...]
Guest Post- Abuse and Motherhood It wasn’t my original intention to share this part of me, but in light of recent events my emotional wounds are so raw and so real, I just had to find a way to get them out. Even as I sit typing now, tears are flowing down my face. [...]
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