When they placed the tiny, red-faced bundle in her arms, time stood still. Gazing into that puckered little face, she whispered, Welcome to the world, baby girl.

Within weeks, she' d become a single mother. Not exactly what she had planned.

In this newly expanded, the Sh*t They Don't Tell You Edition of Superwoman, humor blogger Mona Andrei dives deeper into the messy, maddening, but magical world of motherhood done solo- whether you' re a single mom in fact or in essence. With her signature blend of wit and warmth, she reflects on the triumphs and facepalm moments that come with raising kids alone.