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My Best Friend Has Cancer – What To Say… And What Not To Say
My best friend, Seana, got sideswiped last month. After years of anticipating shed get breast cancer (shes got a very strong family history and the BRAC1 mutation), she received an unexpected diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer.
It’s One of Those “I Suck” Days…
Do you ever just have one of those I suck days? I do - a lot. Actually I have had an I suck week! Oh crap, that's right it's only Monday, it can only look up from here right? The dishes are piled up, the clothes are starting to smell funky, the babies need a…
Why We Kicked Our Newborns Out Of The Bed At 6 Weeks Old
The idea of co-sleeping or laying down with your kids before they fall asleep was a non-negotiable hell-to-the-naw for my wife as we were discussing the possibility of having children. When we did reproduce- we stuck to our guns- 6 weeks of age was old enough to be out on their own and in their…
Taboo Topics – Things Nobody Told Me About Pregnancy and Beyond
Nobody told me(fill in the blank). How often have you said this or heard one of your girlfriends say this about something pregnancy or post-pregnancy related? While pregnant with my first child, I felt like I was saying it all the time.
The Five Types Of Social Media Moms
If there’s one thing that’s revolutionized parenting, it’s social media. Yes, I know, penicillin is usually considered a major breakthrough, blah blah blah, but since that was way before my time, I’m sticking to social media. For any mom (or dad) perusing social channels, you’ve probably noticed several different types of posts and posters when…