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Being a Mom Is so Lonely Sometimes
True story, I’m writing this while crying during a HORRIBLE night with my 7 month old. Not just tears, but full on silent crying so I don’t disturb him as I’m trying to rock him back to sleep. For the fourth time. You can have a whole village at your disposal, and being a mom is still going to feel so lonely at times. I have a wonderful husband who is now the most amazing father to our son, and I still feel it. It’s hard not to, so don’t feel bad for admitting that. My son isn’t having the worst night, it’s not like he’s crying non-stop for hours,…
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How to Find Yourself After Having a Baby
Are you pregnant or postpartum and wondering when you’ll have your body back or start feeling like yourself? All moms have been there, and it’s not easy to get out of. Not only are you a completely different person after giving birth, you now have an entire human being that depends on you. And, they’re going to depend on you for a long time. It’s a beautiful, unbelievable journey, but once you become a mom you never stop being a mom. For a lot of women that’s a hard reality to adjust to, no matter how much you wanted and love your child. This new role is incomparable, but you…
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10 Things Every New Mom Should Know
If you’re here that means you’re where I was only a handful of months ago- a first-time mom to a tiny little human. Can you believe that there was actually a person in you that whole time? It’s still pretty unbelievable to me that I’m someone’s mom. So you’re probably feeling pretty overwhelmed now that your baby is here & you have to take them home. Maybe you have some experience with babies, or maybe you don’t have a clue what you’re doing. Regardless, this is the post for you. I have 20 years of experience with babies (shoutout to the 14-year age gap my big sister and I have)…
