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The Surprising Perks of Being a Carless Mama
Walking down Pine St., singing to my son, who is happily watching everything from his perch on my back in his carrier. This cheery scene...
Why Eight Has Been the Most Bittersweet Birthday
My eldest daughter turned eight last month.
For me, it has been the most bittersweet birthday yet. Not because this birthday marked the end...
Why I am So Grateful for my Daughter’s Extracurricular Activities
My eight year old daughter tried some new extracurricular activities this year and I am eternally grateful for the opportunity this presented me...
Why?...
To the Women Who Give Birth Without Pain Medication
To the women who give birth without pain medication…
I salute you. I bow down to you. You are a fierce warrior.
With my first...
The Great Electronics Debate
Little people glued to electronics… everywhere I go.
"Oh that's so cute!" The elderly woman coos, as she walks by a baby in a...
This, but Not That: the “Best” Baby Gear, and What I Wish I Had...
In my first trimester, I had terrible nausea and vomiting. It was so bad, I lost fifteen pounds.
To keep focused on why I...
Kindergarten is here…and we are learning to let go one day at a time.
Someone once told me that from the moment your child is born, from the euphoria, joy, unconditional love, tireless devotion and selfless commitment, you...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Aniyah’s Well
Aniyah’s Well
One November day when Aniyah was in preschool and had just turned three years old, her teacher passed around leaves. “What are you...
My Journey to Having a Hysterectomy
From the time that my cycle began at the age of 13 I felt at odds with my Uterus.
So much so that my father...
Pride Center of Vermont’s Family Program Seeks Diversity Filled Children’s Books
A Different Fairy Tale
Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess who lived in a majestic castle, in a faraway magical land. This ridiculously...
What I would like to say to “her”
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is partnering with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to bring you our latest series titled “Lullaby Wishes: raising infertility awareness.” 1 in 8 couples suffer from infertility...
Let’s Talk About Grief…
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is partnering with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to bring you our latest series titled “Lullaby Wishes: raising infertility awareness.” 1 in 8 couples suffer from infertility...
Infertility Awareness: Amie’s Story
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is partnering with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to bring you our latest series titled “Lullaby Wishes: raising infertility awareness.” 1 in 8 couples suffer from infertility...
Secondary Infertility: A Different Kind of Struggle
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is partnering with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to bring you our latest series titled “Lullaby Wishes: raising infertility awareness.” 1 in 8 couples suffer from infertility...