When I’m 64, Will I Still Want One More? by Melissa Swedoski
May 28th, 2013
What's one more? Have one more. You won't even notice. It's just one more. Come on, you've got time for one more. Since about 20 minutes after the birth of our youngest baby girl in May 2012, I've been pondering if I want to have another. Baby, that is. After all, ...
Mumbling through the mayhem of motherhood after 40 by Melissa Swedoski
May 7th, 2013
My baby girl turned 1 on Sunday. Um, I didn't give her permission to do that. Although she rarely asks my opinion on anything. She pretty much blinks at me when I tell her what to do. But she's the best cuddlebug ever, so I find it really hard to ...
First-time Mom at Age 50 and Beyond – by Margaret Hart
September 4th, 2012
I visited a good friend recently who I have known for going on 20 years. We first met when we were both fresh out of college, single, and living and working in New York City. In those days, we were both focused on our careers and not thinking seriously about ...
Siblings Welcome by Margaret Hart
May 15th, 2012
My seven-year-old son has been talking about wanting a sibling since he was old enough to understand where babies come from, and to witness many of his friend's mothers pregnant and later, giving birth. All around him, in his playgroups and at school, his friends were becoming big brothers and ...
