Becky Vieira

Becky Vieira been wearing mom jeans since 2016. She writes for a variety of parenting outlets, and can often be found oversharing intimate details of her life on Instagram. She's immensely proud of the time she thought to pee in one of her son's diapers while stuck in her car, as opposed to her pants.

Becky's debut book about the real realities of the first year of motherhood will be published by Union Square & Co. in May 2023. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, son, dog, three cats and a partridge in a pear tree.

Filing Our Formal Complaint

When You Become A Mom, You Stop Getting The Good Gifts

By Becky Vieira

What happened to my annual haul?

quality time

I Moved In With My 96-Year-Old Grandmother After My Divorce

By Becky Vieira

The experience shaped the rest of my life.

no regrets

Yup, I Was The Cliche Divorcee Who Dated A Younger Man

By Becky Vieira

Folks, he didn’t know what Seinfeld was.

No Unlimited Options

Don’t You Dare Ignore This One Birthday Party Etiquette Rule

By Becky Vieira

Look, I really don’t feel there is anything malicious going on but c’mon.

News You Can Use

I Tried All The Tired Mom Makeup Hacks

By Becky Vieira

Here’s what I’m sticking with — and what was a total waste of time.

Big Tears

The Day My Kid Totally Broke My Heart

By Becky Vieira

I know exactly how awful it feels to be left out.

Too Much

I'm So Done Carrying The Mental Load

By Becky Vieira

Pick something — anything! — and hand it off. Dust your hands. Forget about it.

So what?

I'm The ‘Old Mom’ With A Young Kid & Yes, Sometimes It's Weird

By Becky Vieira

We don’t have to pretend that I’m not at least 15+ years older than some other parents in my son’s class.

Fed Is Best

Breastfeeding Was Detrimental To My Mental Health

By Becky Vieira

All I heard was how important it was for the baby. What about the mother?

Can't Stop Won't Stop

You Bet I Complain About My Husband On Social Media

By Becky Vieira

I love doing it — and I’m pretty sure it’s even been healthy for my marriage.

Bizarre Stuff

Yes, “Vag Ants” Are A Thing

By Becky Vieira

All the less common but no doubt strange pregnancy symptoms, as explained by experts.

Mental Health

Postpartum Depression Stole My First Year of Motherhood

By Becky Vieira

I’d give anything to see my baby at that age one more time.