It’s hard to believe that 16 whole months have flown by since Ben made me a mother. It feels like a lifetime, even though I know that in the larger scheme of things it’s merely a blip in time. Saying…
Dear First-Time Mamas, Be Kind to Yourself
As I continue to reflect back on my first year as a mother, I often pause to think about what I should, could or would have done differently along the way. But honestly, while there are definitely missteps I might…
How I Knew I Was Ready For A Baby
I’ve heard some women say they were meant to be moms; that it’s the something they’ve dreamt about and aspired to for as long as they can remember. I was never one of these women. I always assumed I’d become…
What Surprised Me Most About The First Year of Motherhood
As of March 11th, I’ve officially survived one full year as a new mother. I’ve also met my goal of 12 months of exclusively breastfeeding! The day Ben was born I had no remote idea what I was doing, nor…