I recently started working for a new company. New boss new role, new people and more importantly, new atmosphere, which is amazing by the way. I forgot what it was like to work in such a nurturing, friendly and cohesive workplace. My boss trusts me, he puts in a genuine interest in my well being, […] The post How you can, and really SHOULD leave a toxic boss appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

“What’s this rash on my baby?”  “He won’t stop crying, what do I do?” “I am having dark thoughts, I need help. “ “My partner doesn’t help.” “My baby just did the cutest thing, check out this video.” The Mom Group.  Unless you are part of one, it’s not what you think it is. There […] The post The Mom Group – Your virtual village appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

Miscarriage. Pregnancy loss. Chemical pregnancy. Still born. You peed on the stick. You saw that pink line. Pregnant.  Maybe you were overjoyed, and it was welcome. Maybe it was a shock and fear and panic ran through you, but once the shock settled you were excited, hopeful for this future baby and addition to your […] The post The ‘M’ Word: Miscarriage appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

When I was pregnant with my second, I knew I wanted a home water birth, right from the start. With my first, I stood in a single person shower, with the hot water spilling over my contracting tummy and lower back, and ladies? It felt heavenly. I mean, the sense of relief and the ability […] The post How to prepare for a home water birth appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

The Me Too Movement  I was reluctant to write about the Me too movement, in any capacity, even though, as a girl mom, it not only concerned me immensely, it intrigued me. What are we teaching our girls? How are we teaching body image? What is acceptable body image and most importantly, what is perceived […] The post The #Me Too Movement appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

The Last Chapter She didn’t have a birth plan. There was no zen music, no requests or preference on anything except to get this baby out. So on Christmas Eve, when the doctor mentioned the baby’s heart rate was dropping and the word C-section was mentioned, she didn’t hesitate or argue. It was go time. […] The post The Accidental Surrogate: The Final Chapter appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

Part 4 This is an overdue update! Darcie’s due date is Dec 23rd, and this update was suppose to be published a few weeks ago! Better late than never. So here goes…. One Month Left With one month left in Darcie’s pregnancy, things are rather…normal? As normal as it CAN be when you are pregnant […] The post The Accidental Surrogate: appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

BULLYING: STARTING THE CONVERSATION  In light of recent events of multiple incidents of abuse at a Canadian All Boys school in Toronto, I feel it is important to discuss ways we can prevent bullying. I would like to share some ways we can help prevent bullying, educate our kids to counter it, report it, diffuse […] The post Bullying: let’s start the conversation appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

The Magic that is Christmas The reason I’m keeping Santa alive for my kids is really, because of my own childhood; I remember the feeling that creeped up inside, covering my entire body with wiggles of excitement, eyes sparking with magic. The streets transformed into a magical place with twinkling lights, light up reindeer and […] The post Why I’m keeping Santa alive appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more

I recently started working for a new company. New boss new role, new people and more importantly, new atmosphere, which is amazing by the way. I forgot what it was like to work in such a nurturing, friendly and cohesive workplace. My boss trusts me, he puts in a genuine interest in my well being, […] The post How you can, and really SHOULD leave a toxic boss appeared first on The Unfiltered Mommy ..read more