The very first time I attempted to run postpartum after getting cleared by my OB was around 10 weeks. I was given the green light at 6, but I just didn’t feel up to it until 10. Without getting graphic,…
16 Month Postpartum Update
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…
Reflecting On My First Year Of Postpartum Running
It’s been almost 14 months since giving birth to Ben, and nearly 8 months since I was finally able to get back to running. I’ve gotten back to a decent enough place where I’m running 6 days per week, consistently…
Time With My Son: A Silver Lining Amidst The Quarantine
As a working parent, there are few things more precious than soaking up and making the most of the free time I do have at home with my son, particularly during the work week. On an average day (when daycare…
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…
Finding The Balance Between Motherhood And Self Care
Upon becoming a mother, particularly for the first time, my identity inevitably (and very suddenly) transformed into that of a caregiver. It was no longer all about me in any way, but rather, all about the tiny human I was…
A Love Letter To My Mom Friends
To my mom friends who offered love, comfort and support as I transitioned into motherhood, I can’t possibly thank you enough. One of the very best parts of new motherhood, for me, has truly been living and sharing this crazy…
How I Got Back To Running After Baby
In the year leading up to my pregnancy, I was on a serious roll with running. I ran my first two marathons – the TCS New York City Marathon and the Miami Marathon, along with three 5K’s, two 10K’s and…