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STRAIN
My daughter was constipated last night, and while I realize that this isn’t halting news for any of you, it was a big deal for me. It was...

Kelsey Petersen
Nov 4, 20163 min read
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DEAR ELISE,
Someday, I won’t have a panic attack when I misplace your pacifier. I won’t be able to make you giggle by pretending to eat your feet. I...

Kelsey Petersen
Oct 27, 20162 min read
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BULLY
I forgot that I was a bully once. Yesterday, I was sitting on my living room floor making knots in the carpet with my fingers while my...

Kelsey Petersen
Oct 4, 20163 min read
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MY MOTHERHOOD REALITY
Disclaimer: Michael and I found the sim card that was in my phone the first few weeks of Elise’s life, and a picture I took of her after...

Kelsey Petersen
Sep 27, 20165 min read
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HOUSE
My parents are selling my childhood home, so forgive me while I get sentimental, but like, isn’t that my right at a time like this? It...

Kelsey Petersen
Sep 26, 20162 min read
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THAT TIME I HAD A BABY
A good year before I became pregnant I was sitting on the living room floor scrolling through my news feed when I saw a picture my Dad...

Kelsey Petersen
Jun 23, 201611 min read
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To have a Mother's Heart
“There is no limit to what a woman with a mother heart can accomplish.”--Julie B. Beck My mom made me a bouquet out of brooches when I...

Kelsey Petersen
Oct 28, 20155 min read
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Worth the Wait
This time of year always reminds me of meeting Michael. I can’t explain it other than to say that it feels the same. Spring is something...

Kelsey Petersen
Jun 5, 20154 min read
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