Meet Dr. B
A first-time mom of twin girls at the age of 40! And now, a mother of 4!
My Blog
I began my journey into motherhood at the age of 40. I quickly discovered that starting motherhood later in life was a lonely place. The truth is that I had very little in common with other mothers who had children my girls’ age, and that has not changed over time. It was apparent that mothers in my situation need a place they can find honesty, a place where perfection is not required, a place where you don’t need to feel alone. If you were looking for that place, you have found it!
122:Coronavirus: Learning to Live with Fear
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Mamma Thursdays when it’s all about us! The mammas! I think my favorite name, after Mom, is Dr. B. It's my favorite name because it's the name that my students gave me while I was still teaching, and the name that...
121:Coronavirus: The New Normal
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Kiddos Tuesdays when I discuss issues related to the kids. When it comes to my kids, I am really big on consistency and routine. But of course, right now, we are living in very unpredictable times, very unexpected times and...
120: The Breastfeeding Dilemma
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Mamma Thursdays when it’s all about us! The mammas! So I wish I could tell you that I made a conscious decision to breastfeed. But I honestly don't remember that moment. All I remember is that from the moment I knew I was...
119: Preemie Teeth
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Kiddos Tuesdays when I discuss issues related to the kids. Becoming the mother of preemies can be pretty overwhelming. Depending on the particular challenges, you are faced with more doctor or hospital visits; more concerns when taking...
118: Resting Bitch Face
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Mamma Thursdays when it’s all about us! The mammas! So today I’ve had another encounter with my face. What do I mean by that? Ever since I was a kid -- nine, ten, and definitely in my teen years, people were constantly asking...
117: Hair and all of the Colors of the Rainbow
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Kiddos Tuesdays when I discuss issues related to the kids. I was a pre-teen and a teen in the 80s. And I went to a school where there was no dress code. As I walked down the hallway, I could see mods dressed in black, surfers with...
116: Yep! I Screwed Up!
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Mamma Thursdays when it's all about us! The mammas! Is there anything more dreadful than the big mamma screw up? I hate it when I mess up. And I agonize over it for weeks after. So much so that the story I'm about to tell you happened...
115: Forever 21 Debacle
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Kiddos Tuesdays when it's all about the kiddos. So this weekend, my husband surprised me by telling me that he wanted to take the girls out. A father-daughter thing. And he tried to fly several options by the girls -- they could go...
114: The Challenges of being an older Mom, Part 1
Welcome, Mamma Crew! Today is Mamma Thursdays when it's all about us! The mammas! Now I'm going to be perfectly honest with you. My desire to become a mother when I reached that point in my life was so great that I never stopped to think about what it would be like to...
