ASK JACQUE: Transitioning to Dad, More Kids, and Morning Sickness

Working Persona Lately my husband has been coming home from work with this super intense energy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call it aggressive, but sometimes he’s just a real a**hole. What the hell? I’m tired too. I’ve had a long day too. He can’t just come home and start barking orders. I’mContinue reading “ASK JACQUE: Transitioning to Dad, More Kids, and Morning Sickness”

ASK JACQUE: More Kids, Non-Mom Friends, and Sex & Cleaning

More Kids? No Way. My husband wants more kids, and I’m totally done. Two is enough for me. I know there are some large families out there, and they love it. I am not one of them. My husband comes from a big family, and he has been begging me for more. I just can’tContinue reading “ASK JACQUE: More Kids, Non-Mom Friends, and Sex & Cleaning”

ASK JACQUE: Dogs, Toddlers, & Snacks

No Dogs Allowed My husband has wanted a dog for a few years now, and we discussed doing it after we had kids. We wanted to be able to travel a bunch and enjoy spending time with friends, without being worried about having an animal to take care of. Well, we’re two kids in, andContinue reading “ASK JACQUE: Dogs, Toddlers, & Snacks”

ASK JACQUE: Declining an Invitation

I have my cousin’s wedding this weekend, and I have lots of family in town from far away. My posts might be shorter this week, so I can enjoy more of their company 😍. Love you ladies! Jacque  — Worried About My Weight One of my family friends is getting married soon, and although I reallyContinue reading “ASK JACQUE: Declining an Invitation”

Ask Jacque: Sex Over Sleep, My Brother’s Girlfriend, The Bachelor Boyfriend

To Sex or Not to Sex My husband complains all the time that we don’t have enough sex. Like, I think once a weekish is fair right now. We have two under two, and I’m exhausted all the time. By the end of the night, I just want a shower and my bed. The ideaContinue reading “Ask Jacque: Sex Over Sleep, My Brother’s Girlfriend, The Bachelor Boyfriend”

ASK JACQUE: Rough Days, Exercise Droughts, & Pottytraining

Motherhood is HARD I’m just struggling, every day, as a mom. Is this normal? -Tuckered Out Mama Dear Tuckered Out Mama, I think it can be very normal to go through trying periods as a mom. I find that every three months, my girls make huge development strides, and I have to adjust to aContinue reading “ASK JACQUE: Rough Days, Exercise Droughts, & Pottytraining”

ASK JACQUE: MIL, Household Chores, & Siblings

The Mother-in-Law who keeps on coming So I just had a baby, and my MIL has been coming over all the time to “help.” I’ve asked her to check with me before coming over, but she just shows up whenever she wants, saying something like, “Oh I forgot to tell you I was on myContinue reading “ASK JACQUE: MIL, Household Chores, & Siblings”

ASK JACQUE: Neighbors, Bridesmaids, & Bath Time

The neighbor who never leaves So, I have this neighbor who stops by unannounced for at least an hour, and it’s often during the worst times. We’ll be in the middle of dinner, or my kids will be screaming. It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I try to say, “Ok I have toContinue reading “ASK JACQUE: Neighbors, Bridesmaids, & Bath Time”

ASK JACQUE: Breastfeeding, PPD, & Miscarriage

Should I stop breastfeeding? I’m a fist time mommy and I adore my new baby. I have been breastfeeding for 7 months now, with the occasional bottle of formula here or there. I had always planned on breastfeeding until at least one year but I am starting to feel like I am ready to stop.Continue reading “ASK JACQUE: Breastfeeding, PPD, & Miscarriage”