Stories of Motherhood: Uncensored
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Breaking News: Free the Mother Has a Podcast!
Hey guys it's your internet mom friend, Kristin (aka owner/founder of Free the Mother). I am stoked to announce that the Free the Mother podcast is here!! If you know me, you know that I am an el...
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To the Mom Who Refuses Help: Stop It
For my entire life, I HATED asking for help. I used to think asking for help was a sign of weakness. I always told myself I never needed anyone for anything. I wanted people to think I knew how to ...
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Should We Have Another Baby?
Since I can remember, I always wanted multiple children. Having one never seemed enough. My daughter is 18 months old. Lately, I've been asking myself [and my husband], "When should we have another...
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Who Takes Care of Mom?
The day my daughter was born, I let myself go. I know that sounds dramatic, but it's true. The second my doctor put my 8 pound baby on my chest, I unconsciously told myself I now come second. I wo...
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First Month of Motherhood: My Experience
Today is a special day. As I sit holding my newborn in my arms I reflect on this motherhood journey and the ups and downs of my first month postpartum. I am a first time momma and I can’t believe ...
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Fourth Trimester
Honestly, motherhood is hard as hell. It’s ram your head through a wall hard. It’s cry your eyes out at two in the morning hard. It’s wanting to scream at the top of your lungs 23 hours of the day ...
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One Week Postpartum Thoughts
First week postpartum and I must admit it’s been a whirlwind of a journey. This being my 3rd c-section I remembered some discomforts and “things” that may happen in the days and weeks to follow. I ...
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Embracing My Postpartum Body
A close mommy friend of mine saw me wearing this bikini and said to me “Wow! I didn’t realize how much stretch marks you have.” The old me would’ve taken that comment, allowed it to affect my self...