I put out an ask on what people wanted me to write about, and this one came up a lot…what I’ve learned as a Mom. Just as everyone’s journey to becoming a parent is different, so too is their experience, their perspective, and their parenting path.

I thought my perspective on this would best be shared with my scattered thoughts:

• Being a mom is the best thing ever!
• My house will never again stay tidy (or my old standard of tidy)…and that’s okay
• Time goes by way too fast
• Unsolicited advice comes in hot and heavy the minute you get pregnant…yet…[read next bullet]
• I’m always willing to learn
• Someone said to me, “so much of parenting is grey, but safety is black and white…” Amen.
• I miss my little human every second I’m not around her
• My “mom guilt” only arises when I start to think I’m not making the choices society or people around me expect me to make…I have to hold true to what I believe anyway
• Having a baby in a pandemic is no joke…
• Expectations may not match reality (often for the better!!)
• How much one can accomplish during a baby nap is both impressive and shocking
• Cuddles are the best
• I personally want to breastfeed my baby until she’s 17-years-old…that’s normal, right?!
• Every little achievement is a cause for a serious celebration
• My body changed, and I’m so grateful for what it gave me
• Every postpartum mama should get to have pelvic floor therapy paid for!
• I happy cry over the smallest things
• Middle of the night feedings are actually pretty peaceful and sweet
• I love showing my mini the beautiful world we live in – nature is key!
• Baby smiles and squeals give me life
• Being a parent means signing up for the “hard stuff” too
• Babies/kids are learning, developing, and going through so many hard changes – adult patience is a must
• Appreciate all the moments
• Mom buns exist for a reason
• Baby wearing is life
• A mom superpower is being able to do everything one-handed…and while breastfeeding
• Repetition Repetition Repetition – another key to a little one’s learning
• Get all the firsts under your belt! Most things are harder for a parent to “get under their belt” than a baby (in my opinion), but once you’ve done it once, you know you can do it
• Being a mom is the best thing ever!