Way back when I was dealing with infertility, it was far from clear that I would ever become a mother. I finally had my baby girl, and celebrated my first Mother’s Day just one month later. To commemorate that special day, my husband gave me a ring with three stones in it. He said one stone was for me, one for him, and one for the new baby. After my second daughter arrived, the stones came to symbolize me and my two girls. Now, seven years later, there is a stone for each of my three girls. Today, as my …read more

What do mothers want this Mother’s Day? With the recession, I am guessing that gifts of time and service top the list! Such gifts often mean more than those that cost a lot of money anyway!ersonally (and I will be forwarding this post to my husband!) I want a hot bath and time to myself to read a book. Alone time is at a premium for me with three kids including a 9-month-old, and a hot bath and a good book would go a long way to restoring my spirit! I do not like to be away from my baby …read more

Many countries celebrate mothers on the second Sunday of May. Happy Mother’s Day to all the (breastfeeding!) mothers in the United States, Canada, Australia, India and elsewhere! In the United Kingdom though, today kicks off a celebration of a different kind, National Breastfeeding Awareness Week:
This National Breastfeeding Awareness Week celebrity mum and Atomic Kitten member Jenny Frost is showing her support for breastfeeding by fronting the Breast Buddy initiative. The initiative will support you to breastfeed for longer by encouraging you to nominate a buddy from within your circle of friends and family, who can provide practical and emotional support …read more