Our stories, the story of the military mom, remain untold.
Military Parenting
Homecoming
I felt it only fair that I share my homecoming. Thank you for your support through all of these months.
Last Letter to My Baby
Each time that I see other small children with their mom’s, it just reminds me that I haven’t been a mom for the past year.
Coming Home
My emotions are very mixed right now. My entire life has changed, nothing is the same. Stability is not something that I have in my corner and I’m completely ok with it.
Finding Childcare / Preparing To Deploy: Part III
Childcare options are a nanny, commercial daycare, at-home daycare, the occasional babysitter (either family member, friend, kid down the street, etc.), the list goes on. Until my daughter began daycare, I would have told you that a Nanny or au pair was the best option for my child, now I’m not so sure. Let’s explore these options together.
Forced Out of Parenthood
A parents daily or regular physical presence re-enforces your position as the parent and others, at the very least, acknowledge that fact either verbally or in their actions. So what happens when you lack a physical presence?