Hello, let me introduce myself first..
For the first 30 years of my life, everything was smooth and worry-free. I was my parents’ most beloved child, found my true love in college, and happily married him after graduation.
At work, I was my boss’s most valued employee. Whenever I was in charge of a project, colleagues would inevitably say, “Oh, then I’m totally at ease.” I was constantly named “Employee of the Year,” with generous bonuses every year.
Later, I started my own business. Within just three months, I had broken into the market and started making money. By the fifth month, I was earning twice my previous salary. Growth was steady month after month. Right when the business needed more hands, I serendipitously met an amazing partner, and the company reached a whole new level.
Really, it seemed like at every step, whatever I needed, a pair of hands would always place it right in front of me, just in time.
My Two Girls: Ellie & Mia
Meet Ellie, My Firstborn
In 2020, my husband and I decided to have a child. After trying for over a year, we finally got the news in 2021 that a little one was on the way. In 2022, we welcomed our first child, Ellie. She made me a mother.
She is utterly adorable—big eyes, rosy skin, chubby little hands. Every time I look at her, I can’t help but give her a kiss. She is pure joy, and I love her more each day.
But as a first-time mom, I faced unprecedented difficulties. The postpartum tearing wouldn’t heal, and the pain was excruciating. Clogged milk ducts made my breasts hard as rocks. The severe sleep deprivation… And what was even more crushing was that, with zero parenting experience, I was clueless when faced with her unexplained wailing, night terrors, refusal to nurse, constipation, diarrhea, fevers… I desperately searched online, longing for one accurate, truly useful answer!
It was during this time that I thought, once I make it through this “dark” path, I must leave a light on for other new moms.
And Then Came Mia
Ellie had just turned one when I got pregnant again. In 2024, we welcomed our second daughter, Mia.
Completely different from Ellie, Mia is a great eater and sleeper. Although she had her fussy moments in the first two months, starting almost from month three, she became super easygoing. She feeds on schedule, gradually sleeps through the night, loves her solid foods, and adapted quickly when I had to stop breastfeeding due to mastitis.
This made me realize just how vastly different babies can be! It made me even more determined to write about my experiences.
Why I Had to Start This Blog
The Catalyst: A Life Pivoted
After Mia was born, my business also began to decline sharply. I had no choice but to close it and become a full-time mom. My work no longer involves Excel and Word, but instead revolves around changing diapers, washing bottles, making baby food, and managing household chores…
This has been a monumental challenge for me. All my past achievements seem irrelevant now. Managing two young children has brought me a sense of frustration I’ve never known before.
The Daily Reality
They are always fighting over things. When one is in my arms, the other immediately demands to be held too. When I try to cook, Ellie wants me to read her a book. When I attempt to load the washing machine, Mia has a diaper blowout, and I must drop everything to change her…
By the time I finish all that, I see the cup of hot coffee on the table has gone cold again. And it’s not until evening that I remember, “Oh my goodness, the clothes are still in the hamper, unwashed!”
Of course, being a mom is filled with happiness, but that doesn’t negate how hard it is.
My Promise to You
Because I’ve walked this path myself, I won’t just tell you how joyful motherhood is, like many websites do. I want to share my real, unfiltered experiences so every new mom can find a “companion” here.
I want to tell you: you are not alone. What you’re going through, I’ve been there too. Your breakdowns, your helplessness, your moments of losing control—I’ve had them all. You don’t need to feel guilty. This is just a small, necessary stretch of the journey for every mom.
My Hope for This Space
I really want to share my parenting experiences—not just the warm, glowing moments, but to honestly document the pitfalls I’ve stumbled into, the tears I’ve shed, and the “survival wisdom” I’ve scraped together in utter exhaustion.
The Goal: A Mom’s Toolkit
I hope this blog becomes a “mom’s toolkit,” filled not with vague theories, but with:
- Practical Tips: Like how to quickly figure out why a baby is crying, tried-and-true methods for dealing with clogged ducts, or how to efficiently manage the daily grind with twins (or two under two) solo.
- Pitfall Avoidance Guides: Sharing the baby products I regret buying the most, and those “game-changer” parenting hacks. Letting you know which parenting anxieties you can let go of, and which principles are worth holding onto.
- A Community for Moms: I hope my stories connect me with more moms like you. We can cheer each other on in the comments, share our own tricks, turning the storms we face alone into a journey we walk together.
The Bigger Vision
My previous career taught me to analyze data, solve problems, and optimize processes. Now, I’m applying all those skills to this new “position” of Mom. I want to prove that a mom’s value is absolutely not confined to the home. The mindset, resilience, and creativity we built in our careers can shine just as brightly—perhaps even brighter—in this more complex, long-term “project” of raising humans, and can even be transformed into a force that helps others.
My hope is simple: that every mom who opens this blog can let out a sigh of relief and say, “So it’s not just me.” Then, she can find a bit of practical info, a dose of comforting solidarity, and return to her sweet, chaotic mom-life with a little more confidence and a little less weight on her shoulders.
This road? Let’s walk it together.
Starr57
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Re: Intro & GTKY
Good idea for this board!
I'm allison.
my DS is almost 13 months old.
In the process of a divorce, hoping it doesnt take too long!
Yea, I guess. I still hate being around him but I'm sure it will get better.
Hi, April
Name: K
DC: Coming soon-- February 19th!
Never married
Paternity is questionable. Potential Father 1 and I are friendly, but it's difficult for me because of my feelings vs. his. At least he's a nice person. Potential Father 2 would be illegitimate (and is not allowed near either LO or me... ever). We'll find out after the baby is here.
DC age: DD is 15mo
Divorced/widowed/never married: divorced, final last month separated over a year.
Is your relationship with the other parent friendly: it is good sometimes and not others. He lived across the country and is obviously not involved. I encourage skyping but he rarely takes me up on it. He hardly pays CS and his life is a mess. I'm still bitter about the breakup.
Hi, I'm Greta, good to meet you.
I have a daugther, Julia, who is one.
I was never married to her father. We dated on and off for the past 7-8 years though, so he was and still is one of my best friends.
We get along good enough, we just don't cohabit very well. I noticed as we both grew older I developed personal & career goals for myself, whereas he seems to have plateaued, so that's what caused/causes most of our bickering. I think I deserve someone with career potential, who contributes to housework , who cares about health & wellness, with good credit, has a college degree or other intellectual interests, and no criminal history. Basically, an equal rather than an inferior -- but there's no tactful way for me to communicate this to him without him being hurt.
Hi!
Name? KristaDC age: DS is 15 months old tomorrow.
Divorced/widowed/never married: Never married thank god.
Is your relationship with the other parent friendly? Difficult? It's amicable as much as possible but I resent him a lot since he doesn't have a steady job, is controlling (learned from his childhood when his mom was abused though he would never admit that), and never offered to help with the bills. He is still currently living with us to make things easier on my son but he is draining me financially and emotionally since I am currently unemployed and can't make ends meet right now. The one good thing that child custody taught me was to make this relationship business-like so that we can keep things easier for all of us. I just know he doesn't clean ever and that would make life unsanitary for my son, he doesn't shower or brush his teeth regularly and that will be modeled by my son, so I kinda want him around here so I can control the environment as much as possible for my son so it's safe and clean for him. Plus, my son enjoys having both of us here. It's just not going to last forever.
Hi, I'm Jody.
My DS, Kieran, is 5 weeks tomorrow.
Never married, but was engaged to his father for about a year and a half before I left.
My relationship with Kieran's father is pretty much non-existent now. He has made no effort to be involved since I moved out when I was 18 weeks pregnant.
"Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing."
~Dr. Suess