Melissa Butcher

Melissa Butcher
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Melissa recently resigned from her career in higher education and was promoted to her new title as Dr. Mom to two-under-two. Her quest to have a family involved a long road of infertility struggles. She has a son named Rowan who is 21 months old and a girl named Ildi who is 6 months old. There is never a dull moment in the Butcher house with two-under-two. Their days are fast, dirty, silly and tiring, yet also imaginative, magical and memorable. Melissa is passionate about conquering every great moment as well as the challenging moments, with love. She truly embraces the Beatle’s philosophy of “All You Need is Love” especially in moments when she finds herself gritting her teeth and taking deep breaths during the blissful chaos occurring in her home. She enjoys reading, baking, decorating cakes, walking, biking, spending time with her family and friends, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers. She also enjoys writing for infertility and adoption focused organizations, striving to serve and support families pursuing assisted reproductive technologies and adoption to achieve their dreams in becoming parents. In writing for Charleston Moms Blog, Melissa hopes to bring Moms together in enjoying and laughing about the special and comical moments of being a mom as well as providing the comfort and support that all Moms need on this journey we adoringly call Motherhood.

Exercise and Weight Loss While Breastfeeding

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My Needs, Their Needs, and Finding Balance

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I just wish I felt like my son needed and wanted me. As I was reflecting on this, I was faced back with the response “Your children aren’t meant to fulfill your needs.” This has remained something...

More Supporting; Less (Better Yet, No) Judging

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“Belly Envy” Turned into Self Love

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Appreciating the differences in male and female emotions

Appreciating the Differences in Male and Female Emotions

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When Life Hits; How These Experiences Have Changed Me

When Life Hits; How These Experiences Have Changed Me

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