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I Was Mom Shammed

Let’s start by saying universally – Mom (parent) Shaming is an absolute No No!! Yes, I get it, we may not always agree on how other parents raise their little loves. But, no two parent-child relationship is the same. Even worse… when Non-Parents mom (parent) shame… That is a HUGE Shame on you!! You literally have NO IDEA!! It makes my skin crawl just thinking about it. I am not sure if you’ve ever been a victim of mom ...
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Scariest Moment of Mommyhood

The scariest thing I can think of experiencing in mommyhood is something happening to your babies. Well, I have officially had this moment… up to this point at least. And you know what… it’s ok to be scared and it’s ok to be better safe than not sorry. I say this as a mom and as a nurse. Being the Nurse Before having kids I was a pediatric nurse. Caring for kids has always been my passion. I just love them!! I have had my share ...
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The challenges of mommin’ in a cast

Mommin’ is a serious job. It requires the skills of a ninja, acrobat, weightlifter, chef, nurse, maid, and entertainer among countless other things. Not to mention the part where your heart is bursting with love and joy while your brain is running as fast as it can to try to maintain some level of sanity. Add being non weight bearing (NWB) and in a cast to the mix is as challenging as herding cats! Moms are on their feet all the time. It’s ...
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Going Back to Work After Baby

For me, even the thought of going back to work and leaving my son with someone other than ME brought me to tears. It devastated me. As my first work day back slowly approached, I found my mind racing with horrible thoughts. The pain of being away from him already started to weigh heavy in my heart. And somehow I could not believe that this was happening to me. I always knew I would have to go back to work. Staying home was just not an option ...
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Mom’s Happy Hideaway

Hi Friends!  So I thought that I would start off by giving some background on why I a decided upon “Mom’s Happy Hideaway.”  Let’s break it down…   Mom Because…YAY, I AM FINALLY A MOM!!!  My earliest memories of myself almost all consist of wanting to be a mom.  I could not wait for that day to come.  And it is finally here!! I have been blessed to be the mom of the most amazing little baby boy.  I ...