valplowman March 1, 2016 Parenting

To the Mom of the First-Born Poor Sleeper

See those eyes? He kept his eyes like that ALL.THE.TIME. The kid avoided sleep like I avoid spiders. Try as I might, Brayden, my oldest, did not nap longer than… View Post

valplowman October 29, 2014 Motherhood

The Long, Hard Hours of Being a First Time Mom

  Being a first time mom was somehow simultaneously the most glorious, rewarding, taxing, lonely, and draining thing I had ever done. Most of us dreamt of being a mother.… View Post

valplowman December 31, 2012 Motherhood

Index: First Time Mom

First Time Mom Reflections…Changing Diapers First Time Mom Reflections: Easily Discouraged First Time Mom Reflections: In Your Face!

valplowman November 23, 2010 Parenting

First Time Mom Reflections: In Your Face!

When Brayden was a baby, I really had no idea what I should be doing so far as face time with him. If he was awake, I literally felt guilty–pure… View Post

valplowman September 14, 2010 Parenting

First Time Mom Reflections: Easily Discouraged

I think this is something most of us can relate to as first time moms. When Brayden was a baby, I was so easily discouraged. I had a picture of… View Post

valplowman January 29, 2010 Parenting

First Time Mom Reflections…Changing Diapers

Sometimes I look back on how much I have learned since first becoming a mom and really just have to laugh at myself. I have come a long way! Then… View Post