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When Is the Right Time to Have a Baby? Spoiler: It Doesn’t Exist
There’s no letter, no perfect moment, no magical sign that tells you when to have a baby. For years, I thought there would be. Now I know that parenthood doesn’t wait for perfect timing — it waits for love, grit, and a willingness to grow alongside your child.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 113 min read
Millennial Motherhood: The Playbook is Outdated and So Are the Rules
At 31, I’ve followed all the rules—college, career, hard work—yet I’m still living paycheck to paycheck. This is millennial motherhood: unfiltered, raw, and real. The old playbook doesn’t work anymore. I’m rewriting it in real-time—for me and my daughter.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 253 min read
Home, Healing, and Holding On: A Note of Gratitude
After two weeks in and out of the hospital, I’m finally home and healing. In this heartfelt reflection, I share my gratitude for the family, friends, and faith that carried me through. A raw look at recovery, motherhood, and the power of support.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 112 min read
Embracing the Journey Ahead, Kind of
A raw, honest, and hilarious look into the early days of my unexpected pregnancy—from five tests and nonstop peeing to navigating symptoms, passport panic, and ER visits. Welcome to the chaos (and beauty) of becoming a mom.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 123 min read
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