Monday Morning Mamas

I have been so inspired during this Problogger/SITS 31DBBB Challenge. From the link post to the opinion post to seeing what all you wonderful bloggers are doing that I decided to start this Monday Morning Mamas.  Many of you already do this sort of thing, whether it’s a meme, a weekly shout out, or scouring the week’s posts for your favorites. I think it is such a wonderful way to discover and highlight other amazing bloggers.

So, with Monday Morning Mamas I hope to follow in this great tradition.  Each Monday I will share 2-3 posts with you that I feel are inspiring, funny, informative, or all three!  It may be about a specific parenting topic, a personal motherhood story, or just about anything that I feel must be shared.  I hope you enjoy and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.  My hopes are that you will find new blogs to love and inspiring posts to read.

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in…it’s time for the first edition of Monday Morning Mamas

In this first post, Cheryl D from Little Bit Quirky touched my heart with her honest and raw insight into how she deals with her “Inner Demons” when faced with a tantrum from her daughter who happens to have High Functioning Autism. 

Cheryl reveals how she struggles with the feeling of being judged not only by other parents, medical professionals, but herself…”I know my parenting is always being looked at and dissected into pieces.” 

This heart wrenching account of a mother’s guilt is a must read and one I hope will make us all think twice before we pass judgment on a child and mother in the throes of a tantrum. Please click here to read more.

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This second post by Adriel, from the mommyhood memos is so beautifully written. It’s about the vast array of emotions she feels after having an unexpected C-section.  This will bring tears to your eyes and yet it is uplifting at the same time.

Go read The Line by Adriel….

“This line across my belly –
It represents a decision to move forward.
It represents sadness, love,”….Click here to read more.

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This third post comes from Lynda at Daily Window. Her post My Struggle with Chronic Low Milk Supply obviously struck a chord with me as evident by my previous post.  Lynda shares her journey through this heartbreaking time with us.  She is amazing in her knowledge and effort to do what it takes to nurse her babies…she is truly an inspiration.

“I had to let go of my dream to exclusively breastfeed both Noah and Elias for the first six months like it was a friend who died in a terrible wreck”….click here to read more

Thank you for stopping by for Monday Morning Mamas. Please stop by these Mamas’ blogs and give them a little love.  Hope you enjoyed.
30 Responses to Monday Morning Mamas
  1. Miel Abeille
    August 9, 2010 | 12:22 am

    Monday Morning Mamas is a great feature! What a kind way to spread the blog love! Happy Monday!

  2. Miel Abeille
    August 9, 2010 | 12:22 am

    Monday Morning Mamas is a great feature! What a kind way to spread the blog love! Happy Monday!

  3. Dalia - Gen X Mom
    August 9, 2010 | 5:34 am

    Love this idea! A reason to look forward to Mondays now! 😉

  4. Dalia - Gen X Mom
    August 9, 2010 | 5:34 am

    Love this idea! A reason to look forward to Mondays now! 😉

  5. Andrea
    August 9, 2010 | 6:25 am

    What a great idea. And such fabulous blogs. Thanks. I'm always looking for new blogs to follow.

  6. Andrea
    August 9, 2010 | 6:25 am

    What a great idea. And such fabulous blogs. Thanks. I'm always looking for new blogs to follow.

  7. Gigi
    August 9, 2010 | 6:59 am

    I just discovered Adriel over the weekend. Her blog is great!

  8. Gigi
    August 9, 2010 | 6:59 am

    I just discovered Adriel over the weekend. Her blog is great!

  9. Vic
    August 9, 2010 | 7:43 am

    great idea..:) I loved the posts:) enjoy the week doll!

  10. Vic
    August 9, 2010 | 7:43 am

    great idea..:) I loved the posts:) enjoy the week doll!

  11. Sherri
    August 9, 2010 | 8:35 am

    This is a great idea! I like how you give an introduction to the blogger and the post, instead of just a link.

  12. Sherri
    August 9, 2010 | 8:35 am

    This is a great idea! I like how you give an introduction to the blogger and the post, instead of just a link.

  13. Towanda
    August 9, 2010 | 9:38 am

    Such a great idea! I love that you give us an introduction that is personal and heartfelt. That prompted me to actually click-through to the sites.

  14. Towanda
    August 9, 2010 | 9:38 am

    Such a great idea! I love that you give us an introduction that is personal and heartfelt. That prompted me to actually click-through to the sites.

  15. Lynda
    August 9, 2010 | 10:17 am

    Thank you Melissa. I thoroughly enjoyed each of these.

  16. Lynda
    August 9, 2010 | 10:17 am

    Thank you Melissa. I thoroughly enjoyed each of these.

  17. Liz
    August 9, 2010 | 11:47 am

    I think giving shouts to others is one of the greatest bloggy compliments. Good idea!

  18. Liz
    August 9, 2010 | 11:47 am

    I think giving shouts to others is one of the greatest bloggy compliments. Good idea!

  19. Tanya
    August 9, 2010 | 12:23 pm

    Love this idea!! I actually read and started to follow a little bit quircky.

  20. Tanya
    August 9, 2010 | 12:23 pm

    Love this idea!! I actually read and started to follow a little bit quircky.

  21. Unplanned Cooking
    August 9, 2010 | 5:22 pm

    I'm always saddened by how we judge other parents. Most of us are trying our best! Thanks for the links – like it when others point out good bloggers to me.

  22. Unplanned Cooking
    August 9, 2010 | 5:22 pm

    I'm always saddened by how we judge other parents. Most of us are trying our best! Thanks for the links – like it when others point out good bloggers to me.

  23. Magic Ear Kids
    August 9, 2010 | 5:41 pm

    I've really been appreciating the bloggers I follow linking up the other blogs they like. It makes it really easy for me to find new stuff that's worth reading. Thanks!

  24. Making It Work Mom
    August 9, 2010 | 7:08 pm

    Great idea! Something to look forward to on Mondays!

  25. Making It Work Mom
    August 9, 2010 | 7:08 pm

    Great idea! Something to look forward to on Mondays!

  26. Annette
    August 10, 2010 | 1:44 pm

    What a great concept. I can't wait to check out these three blogs…all of them are new to me. Your blog is not only an inspriation but so supportive as well!

  27. The Empress
    August 10, 2010 | 4:37 pm

    What a generous use of your post space and time. No wonder people are quickly falling in love with you. Wonderful to see such bloggy love.

    ALSO: You win the coolest reader and supporter award for hopping over to the blogges of the week that are up every Monday over at my site.

    Thank you for this, I know these bloggers are excited to have you follow them now. They are bloggers that I've found that are very uniqure, but not on the well travelled path. Just my delicious treat that I could no longer selfishy keep to myself. Must.share.cool.bloggers.I've.found.

  28. The Empress
    August 10, 2010 | 4:37 pm

    What a generous use of your post space and time. No wonder people are quickly falling in love with you. Wonderful to see such bloggy love.

    ALSO: You win the coolest reader and supporter award for hopping over to the blogges of the week that are up every Monday over at my site.

    Thank you for this, I know these bloggers are excited to have you follow them now. They are bloggers that I've found that are very uniqure, but not on the well travelled path. Just my delicious treat that I could no longer selfishy keep to myself. Must.share.cool.bloggers.I've.found.

  29. Licia
    August 10, 2010 | 8:55 pm

    What a great idea. Any time you recommend reading or posts, I enjoy reading them and find valuable information.

  30. Licia
    August 10, 2010 | 8:55 pm

    What a great idea. Any time you recommend reading or posts, I enjoy reading them and find valuable information.