Author: Laura Casella

The Blame Game

Why do we do it? Blame everything on ourselves? My baby didn’t sleep the night. Maybe it’s because she went to bed too late. My baby won’t nap. Maybe the room is too light. Or maybe I rock her too much. Maybe I don’t rock her enough. Why is she agitated? Maybe it’s because she is overtired or overstimulated. Maybe I shouldn’t have taken her out today. Maybe I should have played with her more. And the list goes on and on and on. Ok moms we need to stop doing this. I need to stop or I’ll drive myself...

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The Dreaded Question

What’s it like to be a mother? Which first time mom hasn’t been asked that before? When Ella was born on May 11, 2015 my life changed forever. Everyone tells you that your life will change but you don’t quite grasp what that truly means until this tiny human being is here.  Immediately, instantly you are thrown into this crazy journey they call motherhood and this precious, innocent life relies on you for everything. The first few weeks of taking Ella home had its challenges. There were of course the physical challenges because you are exhausted, but also the...

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