The other side of C-V-D
This is the side we are not talking about. This is the side that has been slowly picking away at us for nearly two years. This is the...
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Jennifer Abbott
Nov 20, 20215 min
I'm still not "back" at 2 years postpartum
On November 19 my youngest son turned two making me two years postpartum from my second pregnancy. Some would argue that you're no longer...
Jennifer Abbott
Oct 29, 20215 min
I am not the same mom I was before breast cancer
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? It’s the most common cancer and second leading cause...
Jennifer Abbott
Sep 12, 20216 min
The journey to motherhood is like an iceberg
This story of pregnancy loss will bring on the waterworks. I share these stories to bring normal-ness to the struggles of motherhood.
Jennifer Abbott
Aug 3, 20217 min
When the pressure to "bounce back" is too much
When did our postpartum bodies become the primary concern of celebrity gossip?
Jennifer Abbott
Jul 13, 20215 min
Did someone say cookies?
This recipe came to fruition as a result of my breastfeeding journey with my son. I wasn't even aware that low milk supply was even a thing.
Jennifer Abbott
Jul 6, 20216 min
6 Tips for Working Out with Toddlers
Does this sound familiar? I don't have time to workout for an hour so there's no point. My kids won't leave me alone when I try to...
Jennifer Abbott
Jun 27, 20219 min
I was terrified to have another baby...
This is the second part of my postpartum story. If you missed the first part of the story you can head back to Part 1 now and then come...
Jennifer Abbott
Jun 14, 20216 min
But what if I can't fall asleep when the baby sleeps?
I'm pretty sure EVERY mother has been given the unsolicited advice to "sleep when the baby sleeps" by medical professionals, family...
Jennifer Abbott
Jun 1, 20218 min
Did I make a mistake?
This is Part 1 of my story. I'm choosing to share in two parts because I've had two very different postpartum experiences - and yet both...
Jennifer Abbott
Dec 1, 20202 min
You Matter Momma
I see you. I see how hard you work. I see how much you love your small human(s). I see your struggle.
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