Stories of Motherhood: Uncensored
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Breaking News: Free the Mother Has a Podcast!
Hey guys it's your internet mom friend, Kristin (aka owner/founder of Free the Mother). I am stoked to announce that the Free the Mother podcast is here!! If you know me, you know that I am an el...
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20 Things I Learned In My 20's
I turned 30 this year so I can't help but reflect on my twenties. I mean, these were serious life-changing years. I went from starting my twenties living with roommates and going to college, to bei...
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To the Mom Who Refuses Help: Stop It
For my entire life, I HATED asking for help. I used to think asking for help was a sign of weakness. I always told myself I never needed anyone for anything. I wanted people to think I knew how to ...
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Why Your Second Pregnancy Is Different Than Your First
*Before we get started, let me apologize now for any misspelled words, grammar mistakes and unfinished thoughts. Pregnancy brain is in full swing. I wake up every day thinking its Monday*
Once I kn...
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Should We Have Another Baby?
Since I can remember, I always wanted multiple children. Having one never seemed enough. My daughter is 18 months old. Lately, I've been asking myself [and my husband], "When should we have another...
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As Seen On TV...
Have you ever found yourself watching a tv show and saying, “OMG that could never happen to me, you only see that on TV”... Well, early morning on January 9th, I was proved completely wrong...
I’m ...
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Who Takes Care of Mom?
The day my daughter was born, I let myself go. I know that sounds dramatic, but it's true. The second my doctor put my 8 pound baby on my chest, I unconsciously told myself I now come second. I wo...
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Our Journey With Special Needs
I feel as though my experience as a mother has been somewhat unique (at least I don’t meet many people in my circumstance). I had a fairly typical pregnancy. I had one pregnancy loss, but my doct...
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First Month of Motherhood: My Experience
Today is a special day. As I sit holding my newborn in my arms I reflect on this motherhood journey and the ups and downs of my first month postpartum. I am a first time momma and I can’t believe ...