How many kids do you have?
I have one boy who is almost 2 and I'm due with another baby on October 7th.
Favorite part of motherhood?
The unconditional love I feel from my son. He's a straight mommas boy and I couldn't imagine it any other way. I'm truly blessed to be able to stay at home with him and get to teach him and watch him learn new things every day.
One thing you’ve learned about yourself through motherhood?
I have wayyyy more patience (for my son) then I ever would have imagined, because I'm the type of person who gets road rage in the grocery store.
We all said my husband would be the patient one and not get upset but it's totally flipped. I also think a big thing in that is the time I get to spend with Henry vs the time my husband does.
One truth (or more) you wish someone had told you about before becoming a mother?
How unbelievably judgmental people can be, even your own parents, and just how lonely it can truly be.
How did you deal with the emotions associated with the above topic?
The judgement I try to just go with the fact that I feel that I'm doing what's best for my child based on what I can provide. Obviously some people are weirded out by breastfeeding, but I was capable and I wanted to do it. And I still have my almost two year old rear facing and will until he can't anymore because both my husband and I are in healthcare and we truly believe it's safer, whereas I know some people who switch to forward facing asap.
And the judgment I've revived from my own family is just like outdated info that they may have used 27 years ago when I was a baby, but now it's totally out the window and they can't seem to get it. So to me, at the end of the day it's pointless judgement.
How did you feel transitioning to motherhood went for you?
The loneliness hit really hard for me. I was in a new job, a new town almost three hours from any friends or family that I had my entire life, and I was also the first in my group of "friends" to be a mom. I think you learn a lot about who your true friends are when you step into a new life role that they aren't accustomed too. As soon as I announced my pregnancy and the birth of my baby boy it was like they were no longer my friends because they could no longer relate, even though I disagree. Just because we become a mom doesn't mean we've changed as a person. I definitely have different values and most certainly have more morals than before I became a mom, but in my eyes becoming a mom was the best thing to ever happen to me.
Favorite places to seek out mom advice?
Probably Instagram accounts. But not like "influencers" I like the real raw mommas who show the struggles of being exhausted but still showing up every day and how potty training ain't no joke.
Any words for a new mama?
Embrace it, all of it. You might change. Some people might not like it. But I promise your babes will love you as their momma no matter what. Being pregnant was the first time in my life I truly felt like I had a purpose and honestly felt beautiful. Never be afraid to admit that you've always wanted to be a mom. I was and I hated it when people would ask me what I wanted to be when I was an "adult." I'd always say what I was doing for a job that I was happy and that was enough. I always felt embarrassed to admit that I really just wanted to be a mom. And now that I am a mom I can truly saw I'm happier then I've ever been.
Sarah here, I love this last bit about wanting to be a mom! I, too, always wanted to be a mom. I always yearned for it. It's made me feel complete and whole.
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