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first time mom

Not An Ending; A New Beginning: Mommy’s First Year

June 9, 2021 by valplowman
Mom and baby

You lose yourself in motherhood very easily. But you can view it as a beginning rather than an ending. Read this mom’s experience. by Nicole Meyer That familiar feeling hit …

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To the Mom of the First-Born Poor Sleeper

May 12, 2021March 1, 2016 by valplowman

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 45 …

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Categories Motherhood, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, first time mom, word to the weary 3 Comments

The Long, Hard Hours of Being a First Time Mom

May 14, 2019October 29, 2014 by valplowman

  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. …

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Categories Motherhood Tags first time mom, word to the weary 8 Comments

Index: First Time Mom

May 29, 2019December 31, 2012 by valplowman

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

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First Time Mom Reflections: Always in Baby’s Face!

November 23, 2020November 23, 2010 by valplowman
Mom in baby's face

We first time moms can really overdo it on entertaining our new babies. You are not alone! But read why it is okay, and good, to not do that. When …

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Categories Parenting Tags first time mom 13 Comments

First Time Mom Reflections: Easily Discouraged

September 8, 2020September 14, 2010 by valplowman
Frazzled mom with her baby

Are you a first time mom who becomes easily discouraged? You are not alone! This is very normal. Your feelings are very typical. I think being easily discouraged is something …

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Categories Parenting Tags first time mom 15 Comments

First Time Mom Reflections…Changing Diapers

August 18, 2021January 29, 2010 by valplowman
Baby getting diaper changed

It is so normal for a first time parent to have no idea when or how to change baby’s diaper. Do not feel bad if you had to be told! …

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Categories Parenting Tags diapers, first time mom 19 Comments
Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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