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They said I’d forget, but I remember

Those nights that seemed to never end. Rocking, feeding, changing, cuddling, standing, swaying, walking, crying, screaming... both him and I. I remember the fake smiles I gave when the camera came out. I desperately wanted to be happy, but it felt like such an effort. I remember telling everyone I…
Shannon McLaughlin
April 15, 2018
Motherhood

What is it with this Mom guilt?

I'm not going to lie, my 3 year old is currently challenging me like I've never been challenged before. I consider myself a gentle parent, but these past few days... phew, I've had some low moments. What is it with this Mom guilt? Does it ever go away? I watched…
Shannon McLaughlin
October 23, 2017
Motherhood

When motherhood feels like too much

Motherhood is a big change, you will never be the person you once were, and that's ok. But it takes a while sitting in between who you were and who you've become to be really happy inside. When I first had my babe I felt overwhelmed, unsure and had no…
Samantha Aitken
July 3, 2017
Motherhood

To an angel

This morning I feel something. I feel something different that I’ve never felt before. I really really miss my toddler. Like really. So much that it hurts. He’s 2 and a half now, the age where you generally want to get away from the little brats as often as possible,…
Shannon McLaughlin
March 19, 2017