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To Wean Or Not To Wean

I have shared my breastfeeding journey prior to this here, but a quick recap is… 1st kid: never nursed and no interest in it. 2nd kid: nursed and pumped 4 months. 3rd kid: nursed and […]


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To Wean Or Not To Wean

I have shared my breastfeeding journey prior to this here, but a quick recap is… 1st kid: never nursed and no interest in it. 2nd kid: nursed and pumped 4 months. 3rd kid: nursed and […]

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A Doula Poem

There once was a doula from Kankakee Who dreamt of helping new mothers get sleep! She would do some laundry and dishes, And hold baby whenever the mother wishes. Perhaps a little meal prep would […]


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A Doula Poem

There once was a doula from Kankakee Who dreamt of helping new mothers get sleep! She would do some laundry and dishes, And hold baby whenever the mother wishes. Perhaps a little meal prep would […]

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Why Can’t You Just Be Happy?

Recently, someone I am close to found out their girlfriend was expecting.  They have been together for 3 years, are in their early 20’s, and own a home together.  He proposed and she said yes!  […]


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Why Can’t You Just Be Happy?

Recently, someone I am close to found out their girlfriend was expecting.  They have been together for 3 years, are in their early 20’s, and own a home together.  He proposed and she said yes!  […]

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The Struggle Is Real

I don’t know why I feel the way I feel.  I don’t know why I think the way I think. I have struggled with depression for as long as I can remember.  It likely has […]


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The Struggle Is Real

I don’t know why I feel the way I feel.  I don’t know why I think the way I think. I have struggled with depression for as long as I can remember.  It likely has […]

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Losing A Pet

Anyone who has ever lost a pet knows it is not an easy thing to go through. A little over 16 years ago, my mom and step-dad told us we were getting a new puppy.  […]


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Losing A Pet

Anyone who has ever lost a pet knows it is not an easy thing to go through. A little over 16 years ago, my mom and step-dad told us we were getting a new puppy.  […]

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