Rebekah Henderson
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Denver, CO, United States
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Past articles by Rebekah:
How One Mom's Fight to Save Her Daughter Led to a Discovery All the Doctors Missed
The diagnosis that doctors are missing for our daughters → Read More
Being Honest About Motherhood is Making Me WAY Unpopular
When I first started writing about my journey to motherhood, I was reeling from a miscarriage. I found the act of sharing publicly about my story and the feedback I received therapeutic. It felt good to realize I was not alone in my struggles or my grief. My second pregnancy took and I continued to enjoy writing my about my experience openly and honestly, farts and all. I was looking forward to… → Read More
How I Learned to Stop Discriminating Against My Redheaded Baby
When my son was born the nurses all exclaimed, "Look at his hair! He's a redhead!" "Shhhh!" was my husband's response, "Don't tell her!" I know, I'm awful. I actually told my husband several times during my pregnancy that everything would be okay as long as he didn't give me a redheaded baby. And we laughed because I'm half black with dark hair and eyes, and while my husband was blonde as a… → Read More
10 Unexpectedly Useful Items for Your Baby Registry
Congratulations, you're pregnant! After all the excitement dies down and you get closer to your due date you'll begin to wonder: What do I really need for the baby? Sure, you have some idea—a crib, diapers, a changing table, adorable onesies. Maybe you've even put together your registry. And if that's the case, I have three teeny-weeny suggestions. OK, more like mandates. First, I strongly… → Read More
12 Crazy Parenting Tips From My Mom That May Be Illegal Today
I'm a new mom—my little boy is only six months old and now that we're getting a normal amount of sleep, I've started to accept my new role in life as a mother. The transition to motherhood hasn't been easy for me and the more I see everyone's #perfect lives on Facebook and Instagram, the more pressure I feel to be some sort of super mom, which would be fine if that went along with my… → Read More
I Never Knew My Baby's First Haircut Would Be So Emotional
“Keep her calm” the stylist at Pigtails & Crewcuts says, “If Mom freaks out, he is going to freak out. “ I get control of myself and muster up a smile at my beautiful blonde curly-headed boy. My son is behind the wheel of a police car-shaped barber chair, his hands gripping and steering like he’s going around the curves. My heart is in my throat and I can feel tears pricking the corner of my… → Read More
There's a Scary Pregnancy Syndrome You Should Know About
Have you heard of HELLP Syndrome? → Read More
10 Experiences That Make You an Official Member of the New Mom Club
Oh crap, I'm really a mom! → Read More
10 Things That Will Make You Murderous After Having a Baby
Everyone knows pregnant ladies be trippin' with their wild hormones and crazy cravings. They have a reputation of either puking everywhere or eating everything. But the time period after Junior jumps out can be a time of increased hormonal insanity and vengeful rage for new mamas. There are now things that may set you off and fill you with a strange new anger that probably wouldn't have bothered… → Read More
Dear Friends With Kids, I'm Sorry I Thought You Were Full of It
Your excuses are not bullsh*t. → Read More
How to Deal With Missing Your Old Life When You're a New Mom
You don't have to give it all up. → Read More
Is Your Marriage Strong Enough for New Parenthood?
Don't let your baby break you up. → Read More
Dear Dog, I'm Sorry the Baby Has Ruined Your Life
You are a mom and a woman! We get it! Find real world parenting advice and tips, fashion and beauty resources, and great conversation with moms like you! → Read More
How to Make a Holiday Meal With a Baby in 10 Easy Steps
You are a mom and a woman! We get it! Find real world parenting advice and tips, fashion and beauty resources, and great conversation with moms like you! → Read More
I Have Postpartum Depression and You Might Too
You are a mom and a woman! We get it! Find real world parenting advice and tips, fashion and beauty resources, and great conversation with moms like you! → Read More
I Have Postpartum Depression and You Might Too
PPD doesn't look like what I thought it would. → Read More
I Failed at Breastfeeding But It's Going to Be OK
You are a mom and a woman! We get it! Find real world parenting advice and tips, fashion and beauty resources, and great conversation with moms like you! → Read More
I Failed at Breastfeeding But It's Going to Be OK
Sometimes breast just isn't best. → Read More
Sorry, But I Don't Want Your Donor Breast Milk
You are a mom and a woman! We get it! Find real world parenting advice and tips, fashion and beauty resources, and great conversation with moms like you! → Read More
Sorry, But I Don't Want Your Donor Breast Milk
The pressure to breastfeed is strong. Breast is best! Breast is best! Breast is best! I hear that mantra over and over with drums of mommy wars beating in my ears. I was only able to nurse for six weeks and pump for six more while also supplementing with formula. I managed to give my son some breast milk every day for three months but the guilt I felt over not breastfeeding for the recommended… → Read More