7 steps to achieve mom’s goals

Despite tackling onerous responsibilities of childcare, work, chores, many moms constantly doubt themselves. “Am I good enough? Am I doing enough?” The answer to these questions is a resounding yes! However, while we acknowledge and validate what a mother feels now, we also need to help her become what she aspires to be. Help her

My unique child

A child is an individual. With their own thoughts, preferences, personality. They may not be as calm as we want, as brilliant as we aspire, as obedient as convenient, as talented as we once thought we were. But they are one of a kind. Once we accept, we can understand them better and support them

5 Steps to Healing in a Difficult Conception or Pregnancy

This post is for those like me. Those having a challenging time through conception or pregnancy. This is not a rant on how difficult it is. This is a suggestion on how to make the journey bearable, even pleasant. The Conception Frustration We try and we try. We visit the doctor any number of times,

The Pregnancy Bonus – Part 5

I always knew I didn’t have any control on how my pregnancy progressed. I could only do my best to stay positive. I had told myself that every single day. The premature contractions, however, shook me to the core (yes, pun intended). I was terrified. The mantra didn’t work anymore. All the spiritual books I

The Pregnancy Bonus Part 4

A few days after bed rest ended, the episode started. Day 1, I felt unusually nervous. I made constant trips to the bathroom. I found I couldn’t even sit comfortably though there was nothing wrong. By the end of the day, I slept from exhaustion. Day 2 brought on what felt like menstrual cramps. It