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Momma, this too shall pass

Stand up straight. Take hold of your power. And channel your inner Gandalf. That tantrum threatening to take you down? It too shall pass. You got this, momma.

What to do when breastfeeding is hard

You've heard breastfeeding is good for baby. You've heard breastfeeding is good for mom's health. And you've heard breastfeeding helps you bond with your wee one. But if you're reading this, you've probably also discovered it's hard.

How not to be a submissive wife

A couple years ago, a friend informed me that since I’m not a submissive wife, I’m “destined for divorce.” Huh, I can think of lots of reasons why I might get divorced – and that ain’t one of them. Like...

Miscarriage: 1 in 4 women know we need to talk about this

Sometimes a miscarriage is so early it feels like a heavy, painful period. Other times, you sense it coming when you look in the eyes of the ultrasound tech. But every time, you need to know: YOU'RE NOT ALONE.

Turn off the damn baby monitor (and other sleep tips for moms)

One day your shiny, new baby will sleep. I promise. But for you, uh, sleep is now a glitter-covered unicorn. And I’ve heard those suckers are nearly impossible to catch. The months of painful sleep deprivation, accompanied by the fog...

12 simple tips for better sleep on vacation

You’ve waited months for vacation. You’ve saved for it. You’ve planned for it. You’ve off-loaded all your work projects so you can actually enjoy it. Then you spend the first night tossing and turning. Even though you’re sleeping on the...

Why I’m getting the measles shot AGAIN

Brook should be in New York right now. Swelling with pride as she watches her 14-year-old daughter sing – at CARNEGIE HALL. But here she is, sitting at home. Because: anti-vaxers. You see, my dear friend has Lupus, and New...

Global warming, I wanna fight you and your pesky friends

I was groomed to be a Republican. But my parents made a mistake and sent me to a hippy nature camp every summer. I relished in it: we spent 2 weeks in the woods learning science, taking hikes and exploring...

How to survive life with a newborn

Here’s your guide to survive all things new mom. Well, maybe not all things, but these are the most popular posts from MothersRest for prego ladies and mommas of newborns. All in one spot. First off, newborns like to poop...

Motherhood keeps closing doors for me. And that’s a beautiful thing.

When possibilities are endless, life can get overwhelming. Here's one mom's story about how she learned to make decisions and stop waffling. All thanks to her children.

Percocet isn’t your only option when dealing with postpartum pain

Let’s talk about Percocet. Maybe it’s the angel of light for you. For me? It’s the devil. After my C-section with baby #1, the nurses gave me Percocet. Then I vomited (and cried). A lot. So they gave me Zofran....

To my husband on the 19th anniversary of our engagement

He read Proverbs 31 and bought me a ring. He drove home and stuffed it safely into his shoe in the back of the closet in his ghetto apartment. Because shoes are the proper deterrent within a complex where many...

We have toddlers and no TV

We’re one of those weird families that avoid the TV like the plague. The other day, my oldest said: “Mommy, I know how to turn on the TV. Do you want me to show you how?” In other words, yes,...

I just want my 18-year-old self to like me

Raise your hand if you’re like me – in the midst of the great midlife unraveling. It sucks, right? But I’m soldiering through it. Trying to redefine what success means. And that means lots of reflection. Like back to high...

How to prep for maternity leave like a lady boss

This is for all you lady bosses out there who are prego and wondering how you can possibly disconnect from work to focus solely on your new babe during maternity leave. I hear you agonizing over there: I kick ass...