Nothing in this world can prepare you for being a mother. I learned so much over my first 12 months as a mom, and I continue to learn more each day.
I was overcome with the desire to improve myself for my child.
From my health to my career, I really want to be a good role model, and mother. My health journey has been long journey.
That motherly instinct I heard so much about is not always fool proof.
Numerous times Had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and still don’t. You just kind of learn to wing it as you go.
I ate lots and lots of crow.
I did things I swore I’d never do…too much screen-time, nursing to sleep, bed sharing, and junk food to name a few.
Countless times my baby would absolutely take my breath away.
The first time I heard him laugh, watching him learn how to crawl, seeing him standing without support, moments like these would stop my heart as my eyes filled with tears.
Over and over again, I would be amazed at how fast my baby was growing.
It is absolutely amazing how much they change over 1 year.
How I managed my time became very important to me.
The work week takes away so much time away from my son during, so I really try not to let trivial things take away any more time.
I took baby steps.
From nursing in public to leaving baby with a caretaker to sleepovers, I never did anything that I wasn’t ready to do.
Learning that it does get easier.
I can remember how insanely daunting leaving the house was in the beginning. By the time we thought we were ready to go, having packed up half the house, it would be time for baby to eat again or he’d have a major blowout. These days I stuff a couple diapers in my purse and head out the door.
I became so flipping emotional.
Even my husband got choked up watching the grinch! I see my students differently now that I’m a mother. Being a parent absolutely breaks your heart and you’re never the same.
I realized that babies do not cure “baby fever.”
Turns out it is an incurable disease that makes husbands very nervous.
I found out what really mattered.
Before my son was born I was so worried about picking the perfect name, having a perfect nursery, and planning out every detail of our new life as a family. But I learned so quickly that babies don’t care about any of that.
I let go of life as I knew it.
I didn’t put up a struggle as I kissed my freedom goodbye, maybe just a little, but I embraced the new chapter of my life as a mother.
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