by Taslim Jaffer | May 7, 2014 | Life Lessons, Motherhood
The early mornings sometimes remind me of the huge gulf that exists between the ‘me’ of today and the ‘me’ of 6 years ago; lately I’ve been taking trips back in time to when meeting a new day was a struggle, emotionally and sometimes...
by Taslim Jaffer | Nov 12, 2013 | Motherhood
I got a phone call that sent me to my own new height of anxiety. I told you the story of my pregnancy here: how I learned I was pregnant again this Spring after having miscarried last year. The moment of confirmation (i.e. standing in our bathroom, gaping at a stick...
by Taslim Jaffer | Nov 5, 2013 | Giving Back, Motherhood
Hope I’m not too late in offering this suggestion. If the message is tardy this year, let it be something you keep in mind 11 months from now when you start wondering what to do with ALL THIS CANDY that will show up in your house on Hallowe’en night....
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 25, 2013 | Motherhood
When I was 8 months pregnant with my first child, I told a friend, “Everything is all set! I’m ready to have this baby!” And I really thought that was true! The nursery was freshly painted and decorated – the crib was set up and the feeding...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 8, 2013 | Life Lessons, Motherhood
I know that my voice on this blog comes across as calm, zen-y and positive, but that doesn’t mean it’s never been laced with worry, anxiety, fear or sadness. In fact, I have had some real ruts over the last few years that had me slumped on the kitchen...
by Taslim Jaffer | Aug 13, 2013 | Motherhood
Last week I piled both kids into the car, tapped my foot impatiently as my son’s fingers fumbled with his car seat buckle, then rolled my eyes as I remembered I left the water bottles on the kitchen island. A few minutes later, we were finally cruising down our...
