Motherhood is the fire and flood of my career. I had a degree in interior architecture, and was working at my dream job when I got pregnant. After having kids I always had little side businesses, though I was primarily a stay-at-home mom. But then my marriage began to...
Editor’s note: One month ago, I was on assignment to write about the high cost of childcare and the impact on women’s careers. I put a query out on social media, asking for women who wanted to share their stories, and received a flood of responses…...
I’m a strong woman, with strong opinions, and I do what I want, for myself. Though I’m not proud to admit it, I’m selfish. But WOW, how a baby changes that. I’m no longer able to put myself before others because Jameson is everything to me. And still, there are times...
Motherhood has made me a lot more efficient. The first thing I did after having my son, Theo, was to schedule most meetings for 30 minutes as opposed to an hour. Balancing work and spending time with Theo is definitely my biggest challenge. My company, Maven, is...
Motherhood changed my life and shaped me into a woman I never imagined I would be. I discover a new thing about this woman every day. Motherhood has not only taught me patience and compassion, it has taught me the true meaning of unconditional love and a determination...
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...