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Life with Chickenpox
First off, I am not writing this to Mom shame because I honestly believe we are all doing the best we can. With that said, my adventure begins... So, this past Friday I thought I was a horrible mom who let her infant get her face bit up by mosquitoes. As luck would have it, I did not let my daughter get bitten by mosquitoes. It turns out my pretty little princess has chickenpox. What how does this happen? Who actually gets chickenpox nowadays? The answer—my daughter, that is who. I wish I could say this has been a relatively easy thing to go through, but I would lying.
By Karla Nabert7 years ago in Families
Locked Out
The doorbell rang in the middle of the afternoon. I haven’t ordered anything, so I figured it must be another security or internet company soliciting and I wasn’t going to answer. My two-and-a-half-year-old had a different idea. He ran full speed to the door and knocked on it shouting, “Hello? Nana, is that you?!”
By Kelsi Smoak7 years ago in Families
Parenting with ADHD
When my son was 5-years-old, I noticed that he was having behavioral issues at school and potentially going to fail kindergarten for the mere reason that he couldn't sit still. His father and I decided to start the process of having him evaluated by a psychologist. Every year at school after that, he kept having issues focusing and finishing his work. He KNEW how to do the work but simply couldn't finish it. After multiple tests and evaluations at the age of 7, my son was offically diagnosed with ADHD with impulse control.
By Marina Turpin7 years ago in Families
My Life as a Clueless Mother
"Being a mother changes you..." Damn ain't that the truth. I would say pardon my language, but we all deserve to let loose now and again, and boy it has been a long time coming. It's funny to think about the word motherhood. It almost sounds like a job description honestly. A lot of times that's exactly what it is. From the moment you find out that you're a soon to be mom, your life is arranged around this tiny little human. From "no, sushi is bad for the baby" or "if you drink caffeine your baby is going to have ADHD." Mom shaming is everywhere! You give up some less important things, as well as things you thought you would never live without.
By Tara Beavers7 years ago in Families
Beginning of Parenthood
Where do we begin? Being 19 is already a stressful situation in itself, but finding out that you’re becoming a father of two can make everything flip upside down in ways you’d never expect. Most young men would let it tear them down I’ve seen some men stronger than the world in mind but with two babies as your responsibility you become afraid of the world. The feeling of being the care taker and provider of small and beautiful creations is a beautiful feeling. It’s honestly a feeling of pleasure, joy, and worry. The worrying isn’t caused by the children themselves but the worldly harm that can occur to the babies. Never in my life have I felt a weakness but I can tell already they have weakened my heart from the coldness of the world. Kids do so many great things and only have I scratched the surface of these feelings.
By Breydon Patterson7 years ago in Families
Really Though? Does It Get Better?
Well today I finally received a long awaited phone call from my son. It had been a little over two weeks since hearing his voice. I knew I was getting a phone call today thanks to my support group who were receiving phone calls from their loved ones in the same Division as my son. I'm so glad I didn't miss his call.
By Ruth Berber7 years ago in Families
Daily Struggles with Autism
Most of us mother's out there who have always wanted to have children never think of the scary battles we have to endure as our children grow up. We never think of the possibilities our children can develop this or develop that or never think of those "Well this won't be a struggle with my kid." Truth be told, unfortunately, there is always a possibility for everything no matter the things we do correctly during pregnancy or the healthy diet we provide for our children. I am one of those mothers who thought these things and who is a strict health nut, but I never realized what struggles or battles this would entitle. Here is my story.
By Ashlea Kinsley7 years ago in Families
Life of a Medical Mom
To be a medical mom, the term isn't heard very often and people don't quite understand what it is to be one. A medical mom goes through more trials then any other type of mom. Our lives revolve around hospitals, doctors, exams, procedures, and several types of medical terms we have no clue about! As a medical mom, our mothering tactics are taught differently, we are always on our toes/feet ready to go at the slightest move. We watch as our little ones go through things we can't fathom going through. They are poked with needs, always on some medication we can't pronounce, sometimes if they are still young we watch as they get IVs put into their little heads because it's the only place they can find a viable vein. We sit in waiting rooms during surgeries rattled with worry as family does their best to try and take our minds off the fact our child could die. A medical mom's life is never an easy one to live. We sit at bedside some nights afraid to leave their side, forgetting that we need to shower, eat, and even sleep. Our child's machines are our lullabies for when we do finally fall asleep but once those machines begin to beep we are awake again ready for the worst. Two and a half months, six months, five years, 15 years, these are some times for when moms and children are in the hospital some kids never leave, others leave then within days are back and even in worse shape.
By Samantha Bouzoun7 years ago in Families
