Yes, we are expecting. And thankfully I know what to expect when we are expecting so Maddy doesn’t have to do too much speculating about what to expect when expecting, it’s all to be expected. To answer as many questions as possible, I’ll...
Why do we need a Fruits of Motherhood (FOM) Community? When I was a new mom, I felt so alone. In a constant state of ruminating thoughts, and they weren’t nearly as kind as I was to others. Why does this seem to come so easy for everyone else but not me? Why am...
I never felt like I was enough. At one point I was 115 pounds dripping wet wondering if I was too fat to show my stomach at the gym. I ate saltine crackers and peanut butter for breakfast, eating salads every meal because I thought that being skinny was the most...
The pain I feel today reminds me that there is still work to do. The sadness I feel today reminds me that this fight is far from over. I’m being vulnerable, open and honest so that someone else doesn’t have to do it alone. I realize by few comments, there...
This one is for the moms who are judging me quietly and outwardly, I’m doing what’s best for me. This one is for the moms who think I’ve changed, actually I’ve just become more comfortable allowing myself to be the real me. This one is for the ones who will unfollow...