There’s nothing very unique about me as a mom, I don’t have much of a story, but I’m obsessed with mommy-hood. Even on the days when Mitchell refuses to nap, throws most of his food (that I spent 20 minutes preparing) on the floor for our dog, and...
It’s Wednesday: the day that we celebrate mamas (and dads too!) who have turned their parenting sagas into genius ideas. Today we introduce you to Baby Backups, the brainchild of Megan and her husband Steve, from Pittsburgh, PA. You know how some memories from...
I’ll never forget one particular moment after my second child was born. I was admittedly in survival mode – just trying to get through each day as I figured out life with two kids. See, when I had my first baby, I had a lot of expectations for myself and...
My cousin had a baby last night. And every time someone I care deeply about has her first child, there are so many things I want to share, say, ask, do. I want to hear every detail… because I want to know how she feels and what she experienced, but also because...
So tomorrow is Mother’s Day. There’s a small part of me that wants to spend the day doing things that I don’t get to do much anymore: sleeping in, showering uninterrupted, going out for an adult dinner, napping, killing time with a few magazines. But...
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...