It's not healthy, and it's not realistic, but I constantly worry that my kids will end up really hurt, or worse. That some freak accident will happen and my kids will be gone forever. I like to think that I'm a good mom. I'm capable of keeping my children fed, healthy, happy and safe. But … Continue reading What Keeps Me Up At Night
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Being Loved by My Husband Helps Me Love Myself
Last week, I shared how my husband has been a real hero during this unbelievably challenging, heart-wrenching, soul shakingly tough postpartum period. I've been reflecting on our relationship some more, and just how much my husband has impacted me since we've been together. First of all, I don't feel I had the best model of … Continue reading Being Loved by My Husband Helps Me Love Myself
Random Acts of Kindness
Today I'm supposed to write about the kindness of strangers (this is for my 30 day writing challenge - feel free to join in if you like). I'm not sure what it says about me that nothing comes to mind when I try to think of a meaningful experience of kindness from a stranger. I don't … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness
Something I Don’t Remember
This is Day 2 of my 30 Day Writing Challenge. Feel free to join me by writing about something you don't remember. Post a link in the comments below and I'll be sure to read and comment. Now that I have two children of my own, I often think back to my childhood and how … Continue reading Something I Don’t Remember
The Confusing, Competing Feelings of Motherhood
I'm 9 months pregnant and it's most likely my last pregnancy. I am a whale, every position is uncomfortable, my skin is itchy and I'm SO done sharing my body. But at the same time, I know I will miss feeling the little baby kicks. I will miss my toddler kissing my belly. I will … Continue reading The Confusing, Competing Feelings of Motherhood