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9 Things Every Young Mom Must Do Before She Turns 30

1. Accept your new body. We all know that  pregnancy and motherhood change things. Especially the way things...um, sit. What once was high and firm and perky is now...well, not so high and maybe not so firm and definitely not so perky. BUT! Your body once had ANOTHER PERSON in it. Very cool, I think. Accepting your body (flaws and all) is simply giving it the respect it deserves. 2. Learn the … [Continue reading...]

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Weekly inspiration: I want my old life back

I always check to see what terms people search for to find my blog. Last week I searched and the usual phrases popped up: "young moms blog" "fashion for young moms" "sex after childbirth" - ....bowchickawowwow.... "why am I still fat?!?!" - Yes, they searched with the question marks and exclamation points...I love it! But this time, I saw a phrase that stopped me in my tracks: "I regret … [Continue reading...]

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Weekly inspiration: Who’s your personal cheerleader?

At the end of the day, you want nothing more than to kick off your shoes, slip into something more comfortable, drink some tea (or wine) and relax. If you're lucky, you might have someone to give you a foot rub or a back rub. Maybe they'll even give you some words of encouragement, tell you what a great job you're doing. Ask yourself: Who is standing on the sidelines in your life, giving you the … [Continue reading...]

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Blogging Has Saved My Marriage

I met my husband my very first day at college. I moved into Koonce Hall early on that Sunday and got ready for the 5 p.m. meeting with the hall staff. I settled into a spot on the floor as they went around introducing themselves. This light-skinned black guy with the easygoing demeanor opened his mouth and said, "Hello, my name is Thomas Jefferson...." I honestly didn't hear anything else after … [Continue reading...]

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How I stay sane with two kids under two

It's tough out here for a mom. These days, I spend most of my time with two kids and a husband. One kid is usually guaranteed to be either beginning or ending a tantrum. And when one quits, the other picks it up. They're like a mini-Olympic crying relay team. Quite a team, those two. Hard to believe they've only been at it for four months. The problem with having two kids under two is that they … [Continue reading...]

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Weekly inspiration: Don’t dwell on mistakes

It's easy to feel like a failure as a mother, especially when you haven't been doing it long. You lose your patience, you fail to recognize the signs of an oncoming illness, you realize your kid has their shoes on the wrong feet (and they have been all day). Piled together these situations, while innocent, can make even the most self-assured mom second-guess herself. But what's important is … [Continue reading...]

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Weekly inspiration: This too shall pass

From the very beginning of your journey, the road ahead has looked impossible. Many questions probably flowed through your mind: How am I going to support this child? Am I ready to effectively end any selfish behavior I may have? Am I ready to  wake up and not be as concerned about my own well-being, but my child's? In short, am I ready to be a mother? No matter where you are in this journey, … [Continue reading...]

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