Big News: My New Career as a HypnoBirthing Instructor

I have some amazing news that I have managed to share everywhere but here: I am studying to become a Certified HypnoBirthing Instructor! What does that mean? I’m studying information, for now, … [Read more...]

Our Friend is in the Pysch Ward: Now What?

Trigger Warning: This post discusses suicide and depression and may trigger a strong reaction. Thanks to Cristi Comes at Motherhood Unadorned for providing this list of crisis resources: If you or … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding, Exhaustion, and Teething Questions

My baby is nursing ALL OF THE TIME. Growth spurt or teething, it's exhausting to create food for him. Yes, he sleeps well. Yes, I get naps. Yes, we have a wonderful nursing relationship. No, I haven't … [Read more...]

Attachment Parenting Reality TV? Really?

A few weeks ago, I agreed to talk to someone from a production company that I had never heard of, about a "documentary" project about parenting. In fact, my mother-in-law Judy had already suggested … [Read more...]

Not Postpartum Depression… A Postpartum Dip?

During each of my therapy sessions for the past few weeks, my therapist has said, "So you're not depressed! ...?" (She says it in an enthusiastic tone and somehow then manages to turn it into a … [Read more...]

A Good-Bye Letter to a Young Woman

Trigger Warning: This post discusses suicide and depression and may trigger a strong reaction. Thanks to Cristi Comes at Motherhood Unadorned for providing this list of crisis resources: If you or … [Read more...]

Homesick for the Fellowship in Self-Realization Fellowship

We have been living with my in-laws for over three weeks. It was supposed to be a much shorter visit, but it's hard to leave these grandparents! Being a religious woman and a member of … [Read more...]

Babywearing on Vacation: The Onya Rules

I already explained why you need an Onya if you're bringing your baby on an airplane. Today, I'm going to recap my experience at the BlissDom conference last weekend while showing you why the Onya is … [Read more...]

The Onya is the Best Baby Carrier for Air Travel

  Onya, the best baby carrier company in the entire world, sponsored part of our trip to the fabulous BlissDom conference in Dallas, TX. I knew I loved the Onya; I didn't know that the … [Read more...]

To Good Morning America, From Anne-Marie Lindsey

Dear GMA, I'm sure that you did your best; frankly, your segment and blog post misrepresented my story and [www.mommyneedsaxanax.com]. At best, it was harmless, except for the anxiety and anger it has … [Read more...]

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