Melissa R
Closet Notes: An Alternative to the Traditional Baby Book
Some of you might have a baby book for your little ones. You might like a nice organized collection of baby pictures and lists to fill out. I am not sure if it was...
Tips For Coping When You Just Want to Opt-Out
Do you ever feel like you just want to opt-out?
As clear as yesterday, I remember the day my husband was diagnosed with cancer. And again, as if it were happening this very minute, I...
If You Disagree With Me, Please Do Not “Unfriend” Me
One of my very best friends has completely opposite political views from me. Crazy, right? We don't agree on politics in most aspects, yet I call her my best friend. She remains one of...
Miscarriage: The Fear of Every Pregnant Woman
My miscarriage is probably no different from yours...
My baby was here, growing, making plans, and then - just like that, my baby was gone.
That morning, I went into the ultrasound appointment excited to...
I Thank Doctors Every Time I Look at My Husband and Daughter
I love and appreciate doctors. I know we live in a Google-everything world, that facing a doctor can sometimes be scary, and that in our current sociological climate, western medicine has lost a little...
I am NOT an Independent Woman and Proud of it
I am a 33-year-old, stay at home mom of three and I am dependent on others. I am not an independent woman.
I am married. I rely on my husband. I rely on him to...
The Robot Zoo Exhibit at Sloan Museum: Fun For the Whole Family
Robot Zoo: my honest opinion? It was one of the coolest exhibits I have been to with my kids. They were all able to push buttons, pull levers, throw balls, and camouflage into a wall.
Why I Added You On Facebook, Mom From School
To all of the random moms from my child's school that I've added on Facebook,
Thank you. Thank you for accepting my seemingly random friend request. To know you, in any aspect, is a gift...
Talking to Strangers; Why I Encourage You To Give It A Try
One day, not too far in the future, we will be grandparents. Our children will no longer live at home. We will no longer be carrying them around, changing diapers, or driving them from...