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Becoming a Cancer Mom: Part 2
Hospitals. They are terrifying. Do we even enjoy being in there when we give birth? Sure, you get waited on, hand and foot. But does that beat the awkwardness? The opposite sex seeing your nether regions is always uncomfortable in the hospital or doctor's office. People you only know for a day or so pretty much know everything about you! Yet, you can barely remember their name with out looking at the name tag hanging on their shirt!
By Jessica Phillips7 years ago in Families
Missy's Kreative Kidz
How Becoming a Mom Again Changed My Life Two years ago, I was reveling in the idea that my kids were almost grown. My husband and I were beginning to dream a little about travel, being empty nesters and even retirement. We each had brought children into our marriage from previous marriages. I had two and he had one. We had hoped for a child of our own but those dreams had been shattered after six miscarriages in three years, and my doctor told me that we were not compatible, whatever that meant... In December of 2015, I had my final miscarriage, resulting in a devastating surgery to remove the baby. I had to have this procedure done because my place of employment had refused to allow me time off to tend to what I knew was happening to me. I worked in childcare. One would think that they would be understanding, even sympathetic. They weren't. Once I had to have the surgery and have time off, they were apologetic but that was so I didn't sue them. They even gave me paid leave! Well, April of 2016 I was heading to the doctor to have another procedure done, one that would ensure I would miscarry no more. This is when we discovered I was once again pregnant. I was shocked, scared, and felt alone. Each month I waited for the dreaded signs of miscarriage. They never came. In December 2016, I delivered a baby girl. Little did I know she would change my path.
By Missy Garcia7 years ago in Families
An Introduction to My Life
My name is Jessica. I am 24 years old and I am a stay at home mom. I have two children: Tristyn is seven and Teagan is one. Their father and I have been together for almost three years now. We live in Northern Colorado and have a crazy life sometimes. Right now, we are getting ready for Christmas like most families. This story is the first in many that I plan on posting about our life, family, and any stories that I feel like sharing.
By Jessica Heid7 years ago in Families
Why 4-Year-Olds Are Cooler than Adults
1. Their life is a canvas. They are natural artists, maybe not the best at coloring in the lines, but that is what is beautiful. If given the environment to be authentic in their creativity, they have no reason to judge themselves. In fact, a child doesn't judge themselves until an adult tells them to color in the lines. Now what part of the adult mind is judging itself? Are we really judging ourselves or are we listening to the past conditioning from other adults of what we "should" be doing or how we "should" be acting?
By Emily Rainflower7 years ago in Families
To My Babies
My babies. My sweet, sweet babies. It seems like just yesterday I was staring at two pink lines, wondering how the hell I was going to do this. I was afraid for you. I was afraid that I wouldn't be good enough for you. I was afraid the world wouldn't be good enough to you. I was afraid your Daddy and I wouldn't know how to take care of you. But here we are, killing it.
By Shelby Posey7 years ago in Families
Grooming
Grooming, for many it is a normal word, something we do to a pet. It has two definitions in the dictionary; 1. look after the coat of (a horse, dog, or other animal) by brushing and cleaning it 2. prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity. In an abusive relationship grooming is the second definition and it is a horrible thing. The abuser trains or prepares their victim for further abuse. It is done so subtly that often the victim does not even realize it is happening, nor do those around them.
By Janet Rhodes7 years ago in Families