Mandi Tuhro
Motherhood: I Just Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore
“I don’t know. I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” I was standing in my kitchen saying these words to my husband, my closest confidant, the love of my life, the one who knows me...
My Experience Using a Birth Doula
Have you considered using a birth doula? If you are considering it or are just curious, keep reading to learn more about my experience using one.
When I got pregnant with my first child, I...
My Wit’s End and Other Places I’ve Never Been
Have you ever been at your wit’s end? Maybe, maybe not ...
"Mama, where are you going?" I remember asking 300 times a day when I was a kid.
"Crazy! You want to come?" was always...
Are You Overly Accessible?
When was the last time you thought to yourself, “Man, I just want to go live in a cabin in the woods away from everyone”? If you’re anything like me, it’s a recurrent daily...
Life is Hard: Are You Okay?
Make a point to check in with yourself regularly: are you okay?
As we approach the halfway point of this year, I share with you how I am "checking in" with myself and suggest you...
Martyrhood or Motherhood
Have you considered trading in martyrhood for motherhood?
At least the kids are happy.
Maybe the single greatest lie I told myself as a way to justify how far on the back burner I had put...
A Tribute to Family Pets
Do you have any family pets?
What are there more of: windows in New York City or Dads who claim “We are never getting another dog” and then end up being the dog’s biggest fan?...
Expectations in Motherhood
Who exactly sets the expectations in motherhood?
“What did we expect?” I huff to myself as my husband loads my almost two-year-old into the car after being at the park for about an hour. He’s screaming...
Preparation to Nourish Your Postpartum Mind, Body, and Spirit
Preparation is key to alleviate stress postpartum.
Bringing home a newborn baby can be intimidating, to say the least. I am thankful to live in the age of the internet with a wealth of information...
My History of Eating Disorders Impacted My Pregnancies
I didn’t realize how my struggles with an eating disorder and disordered eating would impact my pregnancies. It took a long time before I realized that not everyone knows the calorie count of a...