I leaned into the solid wood of the front door. It felt as though, if I pressed my forehead into the door hard enough, I would be able to melt through it and escape outside. All I could think of was wanting to run away. Maybe not for good. No, not forever. Just long enough…
Best Pregnancy Parody Videos
Need a laugh from other women who can relate to you? We loved watching our favourite pregnancy parodies on YouTube. Here are the momstown top picks for funny pregnancy music videos!
Did Social Media Help Find this Abducted Baby?
Social media gets a bad reputation all the time and yet, last night was another example of not only its power to communicate but also the power to be used for something good.
Stories of Motherhood: You are worth it
Louise Gleeson shares her Story of Motherhood, about her struggles to embrace her own emotions about motherhood and celebrating Mother’s Day. It is an incredibly honest story that will help other new moms know that they are indeed worth it.
Stories of Motherhood Finalists
We were thrilled to read so many amazing stories submitted by our momstown members, readers and Facebook fans. Here are some of the posts that celebrate Motherhood!
Stories of Motherhood: The Haircut
This submission for our Stories of Motherhood is from Christina Dudley.
Stories of Motherhood: I’d do it all again
A lovely submission to our Stories of Motherhood contest, from Sarah McQueen. Sarah is a member of momstown Kitchener-Waterloo.
What is the First Year of Motherhood Really Like?
The first year of being a mother is impossible to explain. Sometimes I try and sum it up and the best I can do is explain it like so: It has been the longest shortest best hardest craziest calmest most exhausting most exhilarating simplest most complicated most exciting least exciting joyful year of my life. Phewf. Really though, that’s the only way I can sort of try and describe it. It’s a total trip. Such a conflicted time, yet everything feels so natural. You’re so confused, but at the same time, when you feel your baby in your arms, so sure that this is exactly where you are supposed to be.
IVF Will now be funded in Ontario
Today is a game changing day for couples struggling with infertility in Ontario. The provincial government has announced that they will fund ONE round of IVF starting 2015!
Down Syndrome Awareness Day- Advice for #FutureMoms
I just watched the most inspiring video for World Down Syndrome Day. This incredible video has grown children with Down’s Syndrome helping a pregnant mom-to-be answer the question of “will my baby be okay” after she learned of his diagnosis in utero.
‘The Shoulds’ of Motherhood
Do you have the case of the “shoulds”? Mamas, listen to this advice from Dr. Ashley Worobec on how you might not be able to have it all…at once.
Mother’s Day After the Loss of a Child
Being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Being a mother to a son that you have lost is heartbreaking and yet I find myself struggling with this each day, especially at Mother’s Day.
Autism: My Story
We are honoured to share another mother’s story supporting World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month.
Autism Awareness Month- Welcome to Holland!
Welcome to Holland, a poem that gives others a glimpse into the life of parents whose children have Autism and special needs.
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