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Great Expectations for a Little Reciprocity

By Stephanie Jankowski 41 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, my piece We're Expecting! No One Cares was featured on Mamapedia. I was saddened by how many other mothers have experienced the "Meh" reaction to their pregnancies, but I was more emotional about the comments that said I shouldn't expect others to be excited just because I ... » Learn More about Great Expectations for a Little Reciprocity

Filed Under: Family Stuff, Marriage, Motherhood, Parenting

I Wanna Feel Done

By Stephanie Jankowski 47 Comments

I miss being pregnant. Even THAT pregnant.

July 2014 marked 8 years of wedded bliss for me and the husband. Every July 29, I force him to pose for The Anniversary Picture that proves we still like each other:   In years past, we've held a sign that reads how many years we've been married (thank you, Pinterest), but 2014 worked ... » Learn More about I Wanna Feel Done

Filed Under: Child Birth, Family Stuff, Marriage, Motherhood

Auditioning for Listen To Your Mother, Pittsburgh-style

By Stephanie Jankowski 4 Comments

Ladies and gents of Pittsburgh (and surrounding areas, of course), You asked and we answered! We've compiled a list of the most pressing questions regarding our audition process and turned them into a Q/A post on our Listen To Your Mother Pittsburgh site. For instance:   Q: Should ... » Learn More about Auditioning for Listen To Your Mother, Pittsburgh-style

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Listen To This Mother

By Stephanie Jankowski 12 Comments

Auditions for Listen To Your Mother Pittsburgh are now open!

Maybe two years ago, I emailed this lady named Ann Imig about her "little" show, Listen To Your Mother. At the time, I wasn't all too familiar with the ins and outs of the performances; all I knew is that I wanted to be a part of them. In some capacity, I wanted to be Listen To Your Mother. Ann was ... » Learn More about Listen To This Mother

Filed Under: Family Stuff, Motherhood, Parenting

Video Killed the Radio Star

By Stephanie Jankowski 7 Comments

You know how, a few weeks ago, I was on the radio? It was awesome because I didn't have to brush my teeth. But then, I was asked to polish myself up and go to the KDKA studios where people would see (and smell) me. I did and it was FUN! That said, I've never really cared for my voice. Once, at a ... » Learn More about Video Killed the Radio Star

Filed Under: Funny Stuff, Motherhood

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