The Strange Mercy & Science Behind The Things We Forget In Motherhood

The Strange Mercy & Science Behind The Things We Forget In Motherhood

Here are some of the things I remember: the physical liberty I felt the moment I pushed each one of my kids out of my body; the surprise of realizing that, despite all my efforts and commitment to “the healthier option,” I absolutely hate breastfeeding; the peace that settles in when all my kids are tucked into bed (and the freedom of having a glass of wine on the porch afterward); the heartbreak involved in watching a friend of my child’s be mi…