May 24

May 24 164 NICU Days and Beyond

In my 24th week, I found out I was in preterm labor. After 5 days my water broke, and he arrived a few hours later. We spent 164 days in the NICU. It was the longest roller coaster ride of my life...

Apr 26

Apr 26 Triple the Blessings, Triple the Love

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

"We had only a split second to revel in the magnitude of a triplet conception, before we were told about the risks. It was even strongly recommended that we elect to have a fetal reduction. What's that you ask?! Oh, it's a procedure in which a specialized doctor terminates one of the fetuses."

Apr 19

Apr 19 A Person in Her Own Right

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

"What I constantly struggle with is the feeling of invisibility that comes with being a mother. When it all gets too much, I try to create the time and space for me to do something for myself."

Mar 15

Mar 15 A Cup Full of Love, Friendship and Poetry

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

"Since becoming a mother, I’ve gone deeper with the friends that have made the effort to reach for me. Mostly, this has been the mothers. We share milestones, challenges, ask for and give advice, curse and cackle about the events that color our exquisite, shitty lives."

Mar 8

Mar 8 Rising to the Challenge of Homeschooling with Love

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

I’ve learnt that everyone’s parenting journey is different, just like everyone’s childhood is different. I define my own beliefs about parenting and that in itself is a gift.

Mar 1

Mar 1 A Child Born to Another, Made her a Mother

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

The gravity of the fact that a child born to another woman would forever call me mommy had to sink in. The responsibility that this gift and this entrustment bore, probably weighed more on me than love in those first days.

Feb 8

Feb 8 A Mom, A Wife, A Warrior

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

It’s okay to lean on your children when you are weak. I think they’re stronger and more resilient than we give them credit for. I include them in most decisions. It makes them feel in control and an important part of the family.

Feb 1

Feb 1 Out Came the "Sun"

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

A dark and abusive relationship threatened to break her brilliant spirit. However, she has overcome, and out of it all came her greatest joy, her “sun."

Jan 23

Jan 23 Ten Reasons Why I Need a Permanent Late Pass

Nicola R.N.

Mom Humor

At least once or twice a week one or the other will decide that watching Frozen, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or PJ Masks is a much better prospect than leaving the house.

Jan 18

Jan 18 We Call her Cinco Mom

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

With my 5th child I hid my pregnancy from everyone with very few exceptions. Most of our friends and extended family found out on the day I gave birth. The anxiety over what other people would think or say was consuming to say the least.

Jan 11

Jan 11 A Miracle Baby for an Earth Angel

Nicola R.N.

Amazing Moms

The fears of being able to carry and give birth to a child, with all my health complications were assuaged by my husband’s words. “God won’t give us a miracle to come and take it away.”

Jan 9

Jan 9 5 Ways to Show Yourself Some Love

Nicola R.N.

Mommy Wellness

1. Drink your coffee, while it's hot.

Dec 14

Dec 14 Mission Mommy Wellness

Nicola R.N.

Mommy Wellness

I started "Mission Mommy Wellness" back in September. I found myself feeling depleted of energy physically and emotionally. I was completely ignoring my own health and had to do something about it.

Dec 12

Dec 12 A Merry Christmas for Mom

Nicola R.N.

Mommy Wellness

Visions of cookie baking, craft making, charity giving, Christmas shopping and attending so many “fun” events filled my head. Now in mid-December, my magical visions have turned into sacks of coal on my shoulders...

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May 24 164 NICU Days and Beyond

Apr 26 Triple the Blessings, Triple the Love

Apr 19 A Person in Her Own Right

Mar 15 A Cup Full of Love, Friendship and Poetry

Mar 8 Rising to the Challenge of Homeschooling with Love

Mar 1 A Child Born to Another, Made her a Mother

Feb 8 A Mom, A Wife, A Warrior

Feb 1 Out Came the "Sun"

Jan 23 Ten Reasons Why I Need a Permanent Late Pass

Jan 18 We Call her Cinco Mom

Jan 11 A Miracle Baby for an Earth Angel

Jan 9 5 Ways to Show Yourself Some Love

Dec 14 Mission Mommy Wellness

Dec 12 A Merry Christmas for Mom