On a very rare date night last week, we saw Gleason. In case you’ve been living under a rock, it’s the film about former Saints player Steve Gleason’s battle with ALS. About 2/3 of the way through the movie,...
When “they” tell you motherhood changes everything, they are not kidding. Obviously, moms experience big changes such as being fully responsible for the life and well-being of another human, and of course the changes in size, shape or just...
Today, I vote for the first time as an American citizen.
This may sound insignificant, but it means a lot to me, a first generation immigrant from France. This has been a long journey that I am proud to share...
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Privilege. It's such a loaded word these days. People can get downright defensive when they are told they’re privileged, but after a freak accident left me hospitalized and unable to walk for months, I now have a new appreciation for the...
When debating the merits of working versus not working, I have come to the realization that neither is the perfect solution. No matter which combination of mothering and working you choose, you are missing something, struggling with something and/or possibly feeling...
My husband and I recently took a vacation without our son, Ben. My parents graciously agreed to watch him for a week so that Jeff and I could have some grown-up time. We spent four days in Los Angeles...
Dear New Baby,
Hello there, New Baby. You and I have spent the last thirteen weeks together. Looking back on them, I feel like I owe you an apology. You see, the past few weeks were a blur of emotional...
My husband and I were married for nearly seven years before we had our first child. For most of those seven years, people would ask when we were going to start a family. This question, as well intended as...
With your first pregnancy, it is all about the babymoon: a fun and romantic escape for just the two of you before your world is turned upside down by parenthood. But with our second little bundle of joy expected...
Dear 2005 Pam and George,
Congratulations on your wedding day! You both look lovely and so thin! Some food for thought (no pun intended): your metabolism won't always be so fast. Just keep that in mind when you fill up...
As with many mothering topics, child birth can feel a little divisive at times. When mothers make different parenting decisions or differing situations lead to divergent choices, it can be hard for women to know how to find common...
We often hear the phrases "live in the now," "be grateful for what you have, " and my kids' favorite "Y.O.L.O - you only live once." I say these words to myself and my family often but am I...
5 Reasons You Should be Having MORE Sex
Ladies. I’m here to tell you that you should be having sex with your husband. A lot. I recently took an anonymous poll that really blew my mind. Apparently most of you...