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…
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…
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…