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Major Foot in Mouth Incident

In a previous post, I discussed how others’ reactions to our adoption plans were at times guarded. I knew their intentions were positive,...

My Own Labour Pains

Twenty-three years ago, I was experiencing acute pain due to a serious condition called cellulitis – also known as the precursor to...

I developed an addiction... to pregnancy tests!

This seems like a good time to admit to you that I had a problem. Monthly trips to the drugstore resulted in the purchase of several...

Paradoxes of Motherhood

Soon after becoming a mother, I found that I was living out 3 paradoxes that would have made no sense before entering into this phase of...

Navigating Emotions on Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is typically promoted as a happy day. Greeting cards and flowers are just two ways advertisers encourage us to commemorate...

Baby Shower Reflection

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a virtual baby shower for my niece who lives in the Nashville area. The event truly...

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