Category Archives: Motherhood

Progress/Perfection

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Kate Summers

It’s one of those life lessons I’m constantly relearning, but never as much and in so many ways as in my first year (!) of motherhood. It applied to nursing (slow and steady progress), sleeping (even slower…and not so steady) … Continue reading →

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Love and laundry

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Kate Summers

Before you become a parent you think you know things. Like, I knew there would be a lot of laundry. I thought I did a lot of laundry before, but I had no concept how much more laundry one tiny … Continue reading →

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Nurturing instinct

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Kate Summers

Ah, maternal instinct. Another aspect of motherhood we often think we should have honed the moment our newborn is in our arms. Is there a new mom on the planet who feels fully confident in her ability to keep her … Continue reading →

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Still life: Kitchen Sink

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Kate Summers

  This is my reality today, because life. Not long ago the sight of this would have sent me into an anxious spiral – I wouldn’t have even wanted my husband to see it, much less post it on social … Continue reading →

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1 in 5

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Kate Summers

1 in 5 women will suffer from a maternal mental health disorder like postpartum depression. That is a lot of women struggling in silence. It’s Maternal Mental Health Week, and it’s so important they are heard. It’s important to realize, … Continue reading →

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Fresh start

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Kate Summers

  Feeling especially grateful for a fresh start this morning (even if it does involve a fresh layer of April snow). Yesterday was one of my most challenging days yet as a parent. I know, I know – I’m not … Continue reading →

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