Confession of a breastfeeding and worried Mother.
Mommy Confession I really wish my baby had not been born 5 weeks early. I know it could have been worse. I know I am lucky. I can't help it…
Breastfeeding Struggles With Our Near Term Baby
Rory was born at 35 weeks and 1 Day. She was a wonderful 7lbs and 15oz, 20 inches long. This is large for the gestational age but the dates are…
30 Weeks Pregnant and Dreaming of Birth Control
Is Pregnancy Really Beautiful? Once upon a time I thought pregnancy was the best adventure I could ever be on and I loved it, every moment. I loved it…
Announcing of baby is a boy or a girl!
How should one announce if baby is a boy or a girl? There is a rather new trend that I love, Gender reveal parties! Life is short and I…
We are expecting!
What a surprise! I just turned 35 and our "baby" is now 4.5 and we have 4 children of our own and 2 amazing surrogate daughters too! We had…
Is 35 old?
In a world where people are living older and older these days, is 35 old? On my birthday today I found myself contemplating my life and future. I feel…
Are you having this moment each day or failing yourself?
Being Happy with Your Life I sit outside in the ending heat with the sun dropping lower and lower in the sky. The day is almost over and I…
Laura Bailey Peetros
Laura Bailey Peetros 1964-2014 When you really get down to it and think objectively... 90% of what people get all hot and bothered about.... Just really doesn't matter that…
Is there a time limit on Grief?
It has been over three months now and finally I don't dream about my Memere anymore. I still wake up thinking about her often though, like to today. I…
A family that looks very different than most and very lucky!
It is hard to put the last days into words but you know I will try and I love to write and I love to share. I am very blessed…
Mommy still learning life lessons
Another death of someone I love has had me thinking deeply about life. Each passing has changed me, broken my heart, and forced me to grow. The fact is…
Our Grief and Sorrow – A Sad Update
Many years ago I was lucky enough to meet a couple so kind and so in love and so wanting a family that I felt blessed to be able…
Young love can last! — 15 year Anniversary
15 Years ago I married my Prince. I was 18 and young, and in love. We did it without many people knowing as so many just didn't understand and…
Can one compare being very thin to being Fat when it comes to suffering?
It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. I understand I might not be thinking clearly. A Friend who loves re-enactment posted something that sparked something…
In loving Memory
In Memory of Memere (Grandmother) I have found over the years small gifts left to those still alive in the difficult time after loved ones die. Stories about them come…
Here is Today and Today is Sad
I have had a hard time blogging with my normal joy and appreciation for the beauty and wonder in life as of late. You might have seen the wonderful…
If you have a closed mind, why call me?
I sadly feel like I know a few people who keep me in their lives to talk at me and not with me. I find it hard when they say…
A Sunday Smile!
I love snow, my children do as well. It is any wonder we are a bit sad that almost midway through January we don't have snow? Not even a little…
Saying Goodbye to Lucky Dog
This holiday season seems specially hard for so many. Another hardship has befallen my home, we are saying goodbye to our 16 year old dog Lucky today. For the past…
Birthing without screams!
There is a wonderful peaceful car birth story up that you can fine on Cafe Mom.It has a video of a father driving and filming the birth of his daughter…