The Fruits of Motherhood Community
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...
Enough.
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...
A Reminder
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 is still a...
It’s Not Just a Nose Ring.
It's not just a nose ring or putting purple dye in my hair. It's someone having fun with their body and for some reason that pushes others to be scared. I've always grown out my hair then cut it all off. I've now had my nose pierced two separate times, in the same...
Why my husband and I are calling it quits, even though we still love each other.
I kept thinking that I was touched out because I was breastfeeding. I saw some examples from other moms claiming the same on the internet, but I stopped and nothing changed for me. I thought maybe I was touched from out being a stay-at-home mom, turns out after...
Feeling Luxurious on a Budget
When you become a mom, suddenly your wish list gets stashed at the bottom of the pile. We are constantly needing to buy new things for our new little human and honestly, budget has a lot to do with that. I tried the FabFitFun box everyone is talking about and it makes...
Please yourself.
What happens when a mother wakes up? We get the bottles, prepare the breakfast, start to clean up the shitshow of a house from last night, grocery shop, plan dinner, do a load of laundry all while our partner is slowly getting out of bed. But why? Sometimes it's...
How I Knew I Was Done Having Children.
Warning: I'm going to be brutally honest here and explain because most people just say you know when you know, but that wasn't helpful for me when I was curious myself. Most of you know already how much I enjoyed being a mom after my second child and for those who...
my last week as a stay-at-home mom
I didn't always dream of being a stay at home mom but once I had that baby growing in my belly I knew, especially after having a miscarriage, I didn't want to miss a thing. I've been a SAHM for 3.5 years and it's coming to an end, by choice. The first year was a...
200k and you’ve given me 200k reasons
To say I'm thankful is an understatement, I am beyond thankful -- I am proud, honored and empowered by the community we've built together. My mamas are able to laugh at themselves, admit motherhood is hard and know we can, will and are allowed to make mistakes. 200k...
