Category Archives: Monster Momdays

Sharing My Secret: One Mom’s Journey with Postpartum Depression

The response and feedback I received from my post last week about postpartum depression, Share Your Secret, was amazing. I loved seeing how much support is out in the world and how women can come together for one another. I … Continue reading

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Share Your Secret

I know what you’re thinking. I just had a baby. This is the happiest time in my life.  But do you feel happy? Think about that word for minute…FEEL. Instead, are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Of course I feel anxious … Continue reading

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It’s Already Starting?

Glass-shattering high-pitched screams. Hitting. Throwing things. Head-banging. Back arching and writhing on the floor like something out of The Exorcist.  You seasoned moms know what I’m talking about. You knew it with the first sentence. New moms don’t worry, you’ll … Continue reading

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HIMYM & A Message to Moms

Last night M and I were trying to catch up on HIMYM so we can watch the final season right along with everyone else. I don’t know if you watch HIMYM…..wait, who doesn’t watch HIMYM???? That’s just crazy talk. Anyway, … Continue reading

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Monster Momday: Type A’s Unite!

Happy Monday everyone! I can tell you, mine is starting off like a real peach! Both my son and husband are sick. Both coughed most of the night. None of us slept much. Have you tried to get a 16 … Continue reading

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Monster Momday: More Love With Less Right or Wrong

Before becoming a SAHM when we moved to Germany, I was a pediatric social worker (also known as a maternal child health social worker). I worked in a few different hospitals, having mostly similar roles. I was called in to … Continue reading

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Monster Momday: Let’s Eat!

Some days….{maybe I should say some “phases”, because everything it seems with your kiddo is labeled a phase} Anyway, some days/phases I often wonder if I am missing the maternal gene. Or maybe my OCD just overwhelms that maternal gene … Continue reading

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Monster Momday: My Birthday

It’s my birthday tomorrow and every year that comes with the question, “What do you want?”. I typically have a range of things I want from cheap to expensive, simple to extravagant. I learned a long time ago if someone … Continue reading

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Monster Momday: Debbie Downer Paradox

Welcome to the second week of Monster Momday. If you were ever wondering why I chose Monday {maybe you think it is because of the alliteration} I’ll tell you. I chose Monday because this is the day most everyone dreads. … Continue reading

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Monster Momday: The Birth of The Monster

So, here it is, the first in the Monster Momday series. MOMday…get it? Like Monday? Well, that was my genuine effort in being creative and funny, but don’t worry, I won’t quit my day job. I’ll begin by saying I … Continue reading

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