Mama

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Mom Shares How ‘Underwater Photos’ After Miscarriage Lets Grieving Parents See Baby Better

Warning: Some Readers May Find This Story and it’s Images Distressing Christi Nelson celebrated the halfway mark of her pregnancy. This was a huge milestone after three miscarriages in the first trimester. She was beyond thrilled to welcome her baby girl, who she already named Noa, into the world. And Noa’s five older siblings were […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

Great Grandma Raises 6 Kids So Strangers Come In To Ease Her Pain

Great Grandma Ella Setzler is truly a hero in our time. At 72 years of age, she was a military widow raising all six of her great-grandchildren on her own in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has no family members to turn to for help. And despite the challenges, she believes her efforts are worthwhile. As […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

Identical Twin Sisters Give Birth To Sons On Same Day At The Same Hospital

Many siblings have close relationships but these twins shared the unbelievable experience of giving birth at the same time. Jalynne Crawford and Janelle Leopoldo each delivered a baby boy at the same Arizona hospital. They had C-sections two hours apart, conducted by the same doctor. Keep in mind, these aren’t first-time moms. This is Crawford’s […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 5 min read

Is It Wrong That I Expect My Mother-in-Law to Clean While Babysitting for Free?

In the mom forum, Mamas Uncut, a mother asks if it’s reasonable for grandma to clean while babysitting. Not deep cleaning, but tidying up spills, properly disposing of garbage, and putting dishes in the sink. But keep in mind, the grandmother receives no compensation for full-time child care. And the reason why will raise many […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

She Was Tired of Her Giving Her Kids Candy So She Wrote Her Mother-in-Law a Letter

Grandparents are certainly the epitome of unconditional giving and generosity. However, one parent was concerned grandma was spoiling her kids with unhealthy food and many presents. But when the grandmother passed away, the mother saw all of her “spoiling” in a new light. Subsequently, she thanks the grandmother for all of the love she gave […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 5 min read

Mom has first baby at 50 after trying for over a decade

There are a variety of options for people whose “dream family” includes children. For some women, however, part of that journey is birthing that child themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone’s body cooperates. This is especially true for older women who are trying to conceive. After 10 years of trying, this woman finally had a baby at […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer