Tag: new mom
How to Love Your Body :: Stop Hating It
I had my daughter over a year ago, and the baby weight is still hanging around. I’m not surprised since I haven’t done anything...
Why I Want Nothing for Mother’s Day
Has anyone asked you what you want for Mother’s Day this year?
Yeah, me neither BUT I have given a lot of thought as...
Being a Millennial Mom in 2019: What it’s Actually Like
“I wouldn’t want to raise a kid today.”
That’s what you’ll hear from most adults over the age of 50. As a 33-year-old “Millennial Mom”...
New Mom in Town: How to Find Your Mom Squad
I’ve relocated 7 times in the last 10 years.
I can pack and unpack an entire house in 48 hours flat. There are many things...
How Strangers in Richmond Help Me Be A Better Mom
When the question of moving to Richmond came about first in 2009, we were skeptical. Now, though there is no where else I would...
I Was a Nurse Before I Was a Mom, How it...
For two years before I became a mother, I was a nurse on an inpatient pediatric unit.
Before I felt the weight of my daughter...
Come Be My Tribe: The Heartfelt Origin of Richmond Moms Blog
Recently I was talking to a friend that I’ve known for over a year now, and she suggested that I share with this community...
Here Comes the Sun
I’ve spent most of the last 6 years living in a proverbial hole.
I was welcomed into motherhood with a baby who screamed for most...
For the Mom with the Screaming Newborn: Tips for Surviving Colic
Learning new things generally comes easily to me.
I have a master’s degree and a physics degree — summa cum laude. I'm determinedly independent. When...
“But I’m a Therapist!” The Beast That Is Postpartum Depression and...
“Tonight I stood next to my daughter’s crib as tears started to build up. How could something so innocent, so beautiful, so wanted, bring...