My life changed forever once I became a mother, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Despite all of life’s changes and challenges, motherhood is constant. It’s nonstop, ever-changing, and slows down for nothing. This is a space for the new moms, the seasoned moms, the soon-to-be moms, the tired moms, the trying-their-best moms, the working moms, the stay-at-home moms, and every other type of mom. Whether you’re looking for some solid advice or just a pick-me-up, you’ll find it here.
This past summer, I became crushed by the reality that those days of independence I used to wish for are here, and suddenly, I don’t want them anymore. Now I am facing a whole new realm of milestones that were not on the forefront of my mind when she was born. … More The Milestones I Wasn’t Prepared For
It’s impossible for anyone to give 100% to parenting and 100% to their relationship and 100% to school and 100% to work and 100% to their health, simultaneously, all the time, every day. In fact, that’s a fantastic recipe for burn out! But balance isn’t about control; it’s about adjusting when life throws something new at you. … More Balancing Motherhood with Law School
My first chapter of parenting was very different from one I had ever dreamt up as a kid. Although there were many unique challenges I faced during pregnancy and my first few years of motherhood, there are three that stand out as the hardest. … More The Hardest Parts of Becoming a Mom at 19
I snapped my laptop shut and let out a long sigh, relieved to be done with school work for the day. I was ready to get started on laundry and get things ready for bedtime, when I heard clapping, followed by: “Yay, mommy is done with homework! Can you play with me now?” My heart … More What I Hope My Daughter Sees
