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Identity in flux – again

The internet has been a powerful tool for me in my journey into motherhood. It has given me the possibility to be in touch with (mostly) women who inspire and inform me on topics that I am passionate about. It … Continue reading

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Modern motherhood

This is what my modern motherhood experience comes down to for me. I consider myself pretty much saved as a new mother who does not have a strong tradition around her for building a healthy happy family. The internet has … Continue reading

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Another questioning post

Yesterday I had a lovely day at my little local organic cafe with one of the women from the local crunchy mama group. Our boys had a great time playing in the garden and we had a totally delicious meal, … Continue reading

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Dear adults

I want to understand. I want the pain to stop. I want to be the best mother I can be. I want to be the best me that I can be. I am so sure that CIO is not a … Continue reading

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Hmmmmm

I have been busy with life. DS has been growing and growing and becoming the most gorgeous boy. I am falling deeper and deeper in love. I also have been examining my experience as a mother. I have been thinking … Continue reading

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Fish out of water

I am sure I have alluded to the difficulties with my IL’s, particularly one set of them. FIL and his wife, and particularly the wife. It’s not going away. Step MIL (SMIL) does not approve of any choice that I … Continue reading

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Good Enough Mother

So much is on my mind and I have no idea how to bring it all together. I am hearing more and more about shaken baby syndrome (SBS) or shaken baby syndrome – scurvy and it is scaring me.  I … Continue reading

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Was I too sure of myself?

It happened rather unexpectedly. The manager of the Occupational Therapy Services at the hospital where I work called today. She assumed that while I am not coming back to work before my one year is up, I would be back … Continue reading

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Is there a better or worse way to be a parent?

This is bothering me. Why am I so convinced that I am making a good decision to stay at home with my child (and children to come)? What bothers me is that by feeling like I am making a good … Continue reading

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It’s coming together

I have just received my copy of Mothering magazine and have read an article about ‘real boys play with dolls’. Well, I read the article to my DH. Both of us loved it for different reasons. I am so excited … Continue reading

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