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Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell Myself During My First Year As a Mama

Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell Myself During My First Year As a Mama It’s finally here. The one year marker as a mother. My son is officially turning 1 year old today. I have looked forward to this day for months! I’ve been so careful not to wish away the earlier months, leaning in to every moment, but still looking forward … Continue reading Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell Myself During My First Year As a Mama

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The Perspective of a Mama, 11 months Into The Journey of Motherhood

The Perspective of a Mama, 11 months Into The Journey of Motherhood I can remember it like it was yesterday. Weeks away from Baby Mav entering the world, and I was already afraid I would miss something. The worries I experienced in my earliest stages of motherhood had little to do with postpartum hormones and a lot to do with the concern that I was … Continue reading The Perspective of a Mama, 11 months Into The Journey of Motherhood

A little honesty from a new mom who loves this “job” more than anything ever

A little honesty from a new mom who loves this “job” more than anything ever So… First time mom here, almost 3 months into the beautiful & chaotic journey of motherhood. As I type these words I’m reminded of the many, many times I said “oh I can’t wait to be a mom and experience the beautiful and chaotic journey of motherhood.” I knew it … Continue reading A little honesty from a new mom who loves this “job” more than anything ever

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On Being a Big Dreamer and Wanting it All

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the one with the big dreams! I’ve never doubted that they couldn’t come true either. I didn’t just dream of being a mom or having a career. I dreamed of having it all. That’s my big problem. I want it all, and I refuse to settle. I don’t refuse to sacrifice though, and that’s how I’ve … Continue reading On Being a Big Dreamer and Wanting it All

Pregnancy: Learning to Not be in Control

The most important thing I’ve learned during pregnancy: I’m not in control, and that’s okay. My body is taking over in ways I would not even know how to explain… meaning, it’s all good. My body was designed to know what to do even when I’m not really sure what’s happening. For example, my hips are naturally (through God’s wonderful design) beginning to shift and … Continue reading Pregnancy: Learning to Not be in Control