My husband and I are about to leave on our second vacation alone since having children. The last time, we went to Florida and that was when we found out we were pregnant with our youngest a little over two years ago. This will only be the second time we leave her overnight and it’s a…Continue reading Why Parents Need Vacations
Category: Tough Stuff
I’m a Hot Mess and I’m Cool With That
I was driving to Thursday night church a few weeks ago, already five minutes late as I usually am. The baby had a blowout before we left and then I couldn’t find her a matching sock after she’d thrown the original pair. The older two were bickering in the back of the car and I…Continue reading I’m a Hot Mess and I’m Cool With That
How Do You Make the Pain Go Away?
When you’re in labor, there are muscles that work together to get the baby down and out. Those contracting muscles, or contractions, that you feel are functional. They have a purpose. They are the means to the end. I’ve read that when you get the epidural to dull the pain, labor often becomes less effective…Continue reading How Do You Make the Pain Go Away?