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Lindsay Bartis

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Latest Posts From Lindsay

My Husband Adores Our Kids, and I Admit It — I'm Jealous of Their Relationship
Family
Jun 18, 2020

My Husband Adores Our Kids, and I Admit It — I'm Jealous of Their Relationship

Before I had kids, I would find myself daydreaming about what my husband would be like as a father.

I Stopped Waiting For the Time or Motivation to Exercise, and That Changed Everything
Fitness
Feb 29, 2020

I Stopped Waiting For the Time or Motivation to Exercise, and That Changed Everything

I love feeling my heart pound in my chest as I struggle to catch my breath during a hard workout, the shaky, tired legs after a long run and sore muscles from lifting heavy weights .

My Kid Is 3, and Her Schedule Is Already Burning Me Out — So I'm Making Changes Now
Family
Jan 13, 2020

My Kid Is 3, and Her Schedule Is Already Burning Me Out — So I'm Making Changes Now

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of your kids' schedules?

I Had Never Heard of a Chemical Pregnancy Until I Learned That I'd Experienced One
Family
Oct 14, 2019

I Had Never Heard of a Chemical Pregnancy Until I Learned That I'd Experienced One

A few years into our marriage, my husband and I decided it was a good time to start trying for a baby.

I Was Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis and Still Started a Family
Family
Sep 23, 2019

I Was Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis and Still Started a Family

Being a mom of two young kids is hard.

My Parents Are Helping Me Raise My Kids, and I'm Not Ashamed
Family
Sep 4, 2019

My Parents Are Helping Me Raise My Kids, and I'm Not Ashamed

My parents play a significant role when it comes to raising my kids.

I Battled Depression as a Teen, but I Don't Know How I'll Tell My Daughter About It
Family
Sep 2, 2019

I Battled Depression as a Teen, but I Don't Know How I'll Tell My Daughter About It

A few weeks ago, my daughter pointed to my leg and looked up at me with concern.

Becoming a Mom Helped Me Accept My Body — Raising My Daughter Has Helped Me Love It
Family
Aug 14, 2019

Becoming a Mom Helped Me Accept My Body — Raising My Daughter Has Helped Me Love It

When my 4-year-old shimmies into her blue-and-white ruffled bathing suit, she only has one thing on her mind: how quickly she can splash her way into the swimming pool and start having fun.

My Husband Loves to Clean — and It's Our Dirty Little Secret
Family
Aug 5, 2019

My Husband Loves to Clean — and It's Our Dirty Little Secret

It has taken a good couple years to build a close-knit group of mom friends, but I finally found my circle.

I Absolutely Loved Growing Up as the Middle Child, Because It Gave Me Freedom
Family
Jul 25, 2019

I Absolutely Loved Growing Up as the Middle Child, Because It Gave Me Freedom

I loved growing up as the middle child.

My Partner and I Haven't Gone on a Date in Years — Here's How We Stay Close
Family
Jul 16, 2019

My Partner and I Haven't Gone on a Date in Years — Here's How We Stay Close

I never really realized how many ways my marriage would change after having kids.

Every Babysitter I Hire Must Follow This 1 Nonnegotiable Rule — Here's Why
Family
May 16, 2019

Every Babysitter I Hire Must Follow This 1 Nonnegotiable Rule — Here's Why

On any given weekday, the knock on the front door has me rushing to grab my purse before racing my kids to the front door to let the babysitter in.