Desiree's Story

I became a mother by accident.  Though looking back I always knew what I was meant to be. When I was 17, I was told I would never be able to have children.  I had a massive myomectomy and was told there was little to no...

Veterinarian and Mother

It’s strange how life can lead us in circles. Since starting college at 18, my adult life has been a pattern of 7 year cycles. I spent my childhood running around the desert of my home in Tucson, Arizona, caring for all of the...

Rebecca's Story

Dear Donna,

I just got the kids down for a nap (ages 5 1/2, 3 1/2, and 1 1/2) finally and it wasn't pretty today. Lots of whining, protest, and crankiness which sadly ended in me yelling. This is not a "typical" day...

Stay at Home Mama

Dear Donna,   I wanted to say Thank You for articulating your thoughts and going along setting up the MCP. I am a SaHMama (Not Mom! Whole 'nother Rant) with 2 dds 11 and 16. The elder attended a Waldorf Kindy from 5.5 to...

Chris' Story

Briefly, we did not have (adopt) our first child until we were 38 (despite my declarations that I would NOT be 38 and having my first child!), so I spent a number of years in the work world before having children. I was certain I...