One thing no one told me about (among a million things), was the invisible weight of motherhood. The mental load a mom carries around, the stuff you can't see, the stuff she tries to hide from most people, even herself. After the baby is born, there is a pressure to "bounce back" and "loose the [...]
When I got pregnant with my first I was super excited about play dates, bonding with my girlfriends that already had kids and everyone coming over to visit the new baby. I assumed a meal train would be set up, I read so much about saying no to visitors, I was ready to turn down [...]
I always had huge ambitions for my career and personal life. For as long as I can remember I pictured myself with kids, at the same time I pictured myself as a successful business woman, being a bad ass executive. Little did I realize how conflicting those two dreams would be in real life. Let me back [...]
I'm not an expert but, I have gone on two maternity leaves and worked full time. Going back to work after having a baby is not only super overwhelming, but brand new territory. Most of us have had the same routine and schedule for a very long time before having kids. Having a new baby [...]
I have wanted to start a blog for at least 10 years. About 6 years ago, I remember being in New York for New Years and meeting a gal who was a food blogger. I was so envious of her! It not only sounded like the coolest job ever, but she really seemed to love [...]
These two will always be my greatest accomplishment. I have wanted to have kids for as long as I remember. As a little girl I wanted 5 kids, an amazing career, to travel the world and have stories to tell about my life that would get passed down for generations. Once I reached an age [...]
I don't know how you do it! A girlfriend of mine recently said that to me during a discussion when I was talking about work. We both have 2.5 year old toddlers and a newborn...the only difference is I work full time and she is a full time stay at home mom oh and I [...]
