I was talking to my cousin on the phone one day about 3-4 weeks after my little Nugget was born. She had a baby two weeks, to the day, after I did. “I don’t know about you,” she said, “but I feel like breastfeeding is the most unnatural natural...
Let me tell you a little something about the last 8 weeks. They have been HARD. Way harder than after my first daughter was born. Between C section recovery, a death in the family, a fire, a baby with medical issues who never wanted to be put down, and sleeping 3 or 4...
…but have you heard of Mom Boobs? Look – some things just go south after you push a small human out of your ladyparts… and then let them suck you dry. But hey, it’s all worth it. Seriously. It...
Note from the Editor: The Mama Sagas has always been committed to providing a platform for women to share their truth. Sometimes these truths are hard to share. Sometimes they are hard to read. Sometimes they are controversial. But they are always important. Most...
Motherhood drives me to make my business work. The dream of a more free lifestyle to spend time with my family on my terms is what motivates me through the tough days and has a positive influence on my work. On the other hand, motherhood also makes it challenging to...
Today's post is a continuation of yesterday's story, This is Foster Care. Part One. January 14, 2018 "Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy. Then after the battle you will be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on...
"I just want to be a mom." I have said this - to myself, to friends, to caseworkers, to God - so many times in the past two-plus years. In September 2017, I officially became a foster parent when the state placed a 3 1/2 year old girl in my home. I’ve had two longer...
For most women, motherhood is an emotional giant. We go into labor as one human being, and come home as two. Motherhood is more than just pregnancy or labor. It’s certainly more than changing diapers and feeding on a schedule. For those with school-aged children, it’s...