by Meg Benjamin | Mar 8, 2023 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, Home, Mom Blog, New baby, New Parent
This is a FIRST for us here at 50 is the New Mommy. We were contacted by Josh Moore of Diaper Dads and he wanted to write an article about what essentials to pack in your hospital bag for first-time parents. I wish I had this information when I packed my hospital...
by Meg Benjamin | Sep 30, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, Home, Mom Blog, Soul Searchers
The word, “home” means a few different things for me, especially after recent losses. The feelings of grief, shock, and denial have set in for sure. I have been open about losing a close friend of mine recently and then two past colleagues the following...
by Meg Benjamin | Sep 3, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, Menopause, Mom Blog
Hot Flashes! I’m sure I’m not the only Mom with toddlers going through menopause, but most days I sure feel like I am! With women having children later in life, going through menopause with toddlers running around, should seem pretty normal, right?!...
by Meg Benjamin | May 22, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, Mom Blog
Warning! This one is a hard one for me to write and probably for some of you to read. it may bring up some memories and emotions, especially if you are also an IVF mom. If you’ve been following along on my journey of becoming a mommy of twins at almost 50 years...
by Meg Benjamin | Jan 29, 2020 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog, blogger, Mom Blog
When I was pregnant, we heard over and over, “Boy is your life is about to change” or “I hope you’re OK with no sleep for the next five years!” Being naive and go with the flow type of people, we laughed and even said out loud a few...
