Rita Arens: A Letter to New Moms

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Mommy. Yes, that's your name now. It's okay to feel a bit of distaste, if you do. I did. I didn't become a mother until I'd been a lot of other things, and until your baby calls you "Mama," it can feel odd when the rest of the world does....

Lauren Hale: A Letter to New Moms

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Lauren says she sat down to write your letter and a poem came out. So here it is … Whispers In the Wind As her baby slept in the safety of his crib, She wept. As she listened to his cries, Her mind raced, Her skin tingled, Her heart constricted. As he played...

Karen Kleiman: A Letter to New Moms

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When we talk about having a baby, we often hear how exhilarating it can be. We hear about the promise of personal fulfillment and the brilliant glow that accompanies the miracle of life. We hear stories of abounding joy and delight as mothers seemingly glide through...

Leslie Flinger: A Letter to New Moms

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This is my fourth mother's day. The fourth year I've been figuring out how to be a mom, who I am as a mom, and what the hell got me here. As someone who blogged her way through depression with her first child, the decision to stop medication during the...

Tara Mock: A Letter to New Moms

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I know that today you will read and/or have been reading some amazing letters filled with knowledge, advice, care, compassion and encouragement for you. I know I cannot wait to read them myself! The women writing them are amazing women — healthcare...