Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
We moms do it all—plan the family meals, keep track of the social calendar, pick out Christmas presents for the in-laws….the list goes on. But what happens when Mommy is sick….everyday….for years? I have a chronic illness, which definitely brings its own set of challenges to motherhood. Fortunately, over the years I have learned to adjust the way I do things in order to get what I need to done and not be bedridden by the end of the day. Psst: you need not have a chronic illness to benefit from these tips—they could prove useful for anyone who only has a finite amount of energy and time (so, pretty much all moms!)
My chronic illness leaves me with more...
The first time I thought about suicide, I was in 7th grade. At the time, I had transitioned to a new school and didn’t have any friends. 7th grade is a tough year. As an aside, moms, check on your 7th graders. They are not ok. There’s no nice way to say it, but 7th graders are a$$holes. I dealt with my fair share of bullying and cried at home nearly everyday. I didn’t really understand suicide at that age, but remember praying I would die. I needed an escape, and each day felt hopeless.
The second time I thought about suicide was in high school. The bullying I endured in middle school taught me that you can do two...
Before I became a mom, I always had preconceived notions about moms, babies, and maternal relationships. When phrases such as "separation anxiety" arose, I had a general idea of the subject. Babies need their mom and it's natural given the nine months (give or take) of growth and bonding in the womb. Separation anxiety is defined as the fear or worry of being separated from a person or attachment figure or being. This term generally refers to the relationship of parents (usually the mother) and young children.
So I eventually became a mom. Giving birth to my daughter released levels of vulnerability and strength I never knew existed. As she grew, I began to search and define my parenting style....
4 years ago, I decided to open a brick and mortar business. While it’s been one of the most exciting journeys of my life, it’s also been (second to parenting) one of the most exhausting journeys of my life. Opening a business is like starting a new relationship.
The first few months are exciting. Everything is new. The space is new, the paint job is new, the staff is new, the relationships are new. Sure, you hit a few bumps in the road, but overall, you feel as though you can conquer anything.
Opening my business also set me down into a path of hustle culture. I lived and breathed the success of it. I did all the jobs from the...
Since the beginning of our relationship, my husband and I never really discussed how many children we wanted. We always said we would be practical and reevaluate after each pregnancy and birth. After we’d successfully gotten pregnant for our son, Declan, and nearly lost him, we spent a lot of time discussing whether or not we should be done growing our family. After carefully entertaining every possible scenario, we decided that at our young age, we were retiring ourselves from our reproductive duties - you know, the whole go forth and be fruitful bit. We were pretty confident in this decision. We have three beautiful children who keep us very busy and happily so.
I knew that my body was...
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