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Your cozy corner for navigating early motherhood! From sleepless nights to first giggles, this is a space for honest stories, practical tips, and the encouragement every new mom needs.
The Nest
The Day I Learned to Slow Down...
I used to measure my days by productivity—how much I checked off my to-do list, how many emails I sent, how clean the house was. Then I had a baby....
The Day I Learned to Slow Down...
I used to measure my days by productivity—how much I checked off my to-do list, how many emails I sent, how clean the house was. Then I had a baby....
"Nobody Warned Me About This Part of Parenthood!"
Before I became a parent, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I read all the books, took the classes, and listened (patiently) as seasoned...
"Nobody Warned Me About This Part of Parenthood!"
Before I became a parent, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I read all the books, took the classes, and listened (patiently) as seasoned...
"Am I Doing This Right?" - The Self-Doubt Struggle
The moment they placed my baby in my arms, I expected to feel something magical—instant confidence, a deep knowing that I was meant for this. Instead, I felt like I...
"Am I Doing This Right?" - The Self-Doubt Struggle
The moment they placed my baby in my arms, I expected to feel something magical—instant confidence, a deep knowing that I was meant for this. Instead, I felt like I...
Sleep Training: What Worked (and What Totally F...
Before becoming a parent, I naively believed that babies just… fell asleep. I pictured gently rocking my baby, placing them in their crib, and watching them peacefully doze off. Oh,...
Sleep Training: What Worked (and What Totally F...
Before becoming a parent, I naively believed that babies just… fell asleep. I pictured gently rocking my baby, placing them in their crib, and watching them peacefully doze off. Oh,...
"That First Smile Made Everything Worth It"
I was running on fumes. Three hours of broken sleep, spit-up on my shirt, and a lukewarm coffee that I kept reheating but never actually got around to drinking. My...
"That First Smile Made Everything Worth It"
I was running on fumes. Three hours of broken sleep, spit-up on my shirt, and a lukewarm coffee that I kept reheating but never actually got around to drinking. My...
Toddler Tantrums & Public Meltdowns
It started with a granola bar. We were at the grocery store, and my toddler spotted a snack he wanted. I calmly said no. He calmly responded by throwing himself...
Toddler Tantrums & Public Meltdowns
It started with a granola bar. We were at the grocery store, and my toddler spotted a snack he wanted. I calmly said no. He calmly responded by throwing himself...