Finding Magic in Motherhood, Part 14: I’m Going to What Now?

Last time I wrote about the final weeks of my pregnancy. Those final weeks came a lot sooner than I had expected. As a matter of fact, I had no idea they were going to be my final weeks. I had been eagerly awaiting that last month, the month when every mom I'd known had … Continue reading Finding Magic in Motherhood, Part 14: I’m Going to What Now?

Finding Magic in Motherhood, Part 13: The Final Weeks

Once my secret was out, I was able to, er, enjoy pregnancy in all its glory. Which is just the nice way of saying the constant hunger, hot flashes, back pain, and Braxton-Hicks were fun. Of course, I didn't complain much. For one, this little boy was a gift following my miscarriage and was sorely wanted. For … Continue reading Finding Magic in Motherhood, Part 13: The Final Weeks

Finding Magic in Motherhood, Part 3: The “Do You Want Kids” Question Froze My Brain

Women typically fall in one of three camps when it comes to having kids: yes, absolutely not, and on the fence. And some can't decide, so they make their way from camp to camp. Then, I'm hoping, there are those like me: no on the outside, yes in the heart, and on the fence in … Continue reading Finding Magic in Motherhood, Part 3: The “Do You Want Kids” Question Froze My Brain