Ashleigh Wilkening

Oh, Fun — My Son's New Favorite Hobby Is Telling Total Strangers My Secrets

One day at preschool drop off, when my son's teacher asked him how he was doing, his typical "I'm fine" response was replaced with, "My mom took a shower."

I Had a Picture-Perfect Marriage With My Husband . . . and Then We Had Kids

On my wedding day, if you had told me what my marriage would look like six years down the road, I would've had some serious pity on my future self and questioned the definition of happiness.

One of the Most Unsettling Things You Can Say to a Mom

Every time I respond to someone's inquiry of how many kids I have, my answer is always followed by a "Oh, you don't look like you've had three kids!" comment.

My Body Turned on Me While Breastfeeding, and I've Never Been So Heartbroken

What It Looks Like When You Don't Judge a Mom

While my kids and I are at the park, aka our second home, I notice a mom and her tiny tot walking along a nearby trail.

It Doesn't Matter If I'm Having a Boy or Girl — So Stop Asking

My due date is set for next week, and I still don't know whether I'm having a boy or a girl.