#MotherlyStories
10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections
Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.
Becoming a mother made me love mine even more
I realize now, firsthand, more facets of my mother's love for me. I viscerally understand the sleepless nights, the aches and pains, worries and unrelenting devotion even in the face of great challenge.
To the women who taught me how to be a mother—thank you
These women, open and generous, were unaware that their input was shaping my views on what it meant to be a mother. Their example, their work schedules, their parenting styles and reflections, helped me develop my own expectations and desires around motherhood. I listened to their advice and tucked it away, hoping that one day I would have the experience to understand what being someone's mom really felt like.
You are just as important as your children
It’s time to teach them that you matter as much as they do—so get enough rest, healthy food, play time and exercise.
Mamas, we need to stop postponing our happiness
What would happen if we lived each day as if we were enough?
Welcome to the #momlife sisterhood. You’re gonna like it here
Once you cross that threshold of attaching your heart to your baby’s heart, you’re in this sisterhood of motherhood.
I’m becoming the mother I needed my mom to be
Mothering while motherless leaves you equal parts lost and equal parts found.
My goal as a parent is not to make my kids happy—it’s to see them fulfilled
My ultimate objective as a parent is not to make my kids happy, it’s to see them fulfilled.
‘Mommy, I need makeup’
Claim your beauty—so that your daughter can confidently claim hers, too.
New mama, you just need to relax into it
I have to be willing to give up who I am to become who I want to be.
Now is the time for your comeback, mama
Motherhood makes us stronger, therefore that comeback will be full of strength, passion and beauty.
When you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel
Sometimes, new motherhood feels like a cold, damp tomb with no way out.
Want to let go of your ‘plan’? Become a mother
Parenting doesn’t just mean making plans; it also means leaving space, having patience, and showing compassion for everything else that happens.
The miracle of you is overwhelming, mama
It’s overwhelming to have another person so completely dependent on you for everything, all of the time.
He’s not just mine anymore
I love this boy more than life itself. And that love means letting go, too.
While you were sleeping: I watched you transform into a toddler
I’m so glad I held you that day.
This is what every new mama needs from her friends
You want to help her. Here’s how.
My degree was not a waste of time because I choose to stay at home
My education and career shaped who I am today.
It’s not selfish to take a break, mama
It isn’t selfish to take a shower. It isn’t selfish to brush your hair. It isn’t selfish to have dessert alone.