I’m so beyond happy for Cory and Bobette! Bobette always adored my children. She would let me go on and on to her about their silly comments or milestones and joyfully listened to me even though she was in a different season of life. I can’t wait to watch her fall into motherhood, meet her [nameless] little girl ;] and listen to her stories!
Read MoreTwo pink lines on a stick and suddenly your a parent. Your world was changed with one trip to the toilet and now what are you supposed to do next [besides laugh, cry and eat all the chocolate]?
Read MoreThere are so many sacrifices made that no one tells you about in becoming parents, but the suffering of your partnership; lack of communication, closeness, and intimacy are things I had no idea would change in my marriage. I NEVER dreamed that a baby could build an invisible wall between what my husband's and I relationship once was and what it would become. Plus, it's such a gradual change that it's almost undetectable until the wall is completely built. Allow me to share my experience.
Bringing Evelyn home, was so much scarier than bringing Savannah home. People treat you differently; as if you've hit a "pro" level of parenting and need less help. The reality is you need more help than ever, at least we did. Drew and I both struggled to get back into the "newborn stage" while also still living in the "toddler stage" with Savannah.
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