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.
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3. How many kids do you have? just one, 2 year old DS
2. Where are you originally from? Alabama
3. How many kids do you have? This is my first.
4. If you work, what do you do? Public School Administrator
5. How old are you DH/DW/SO? 31 and he is 28
6. What color socks are you wearing? None
7. How many kids do you want? 4
8. What did you have for dinner? Qdoba
9. Guilty pleasure boy girl names? Josiah and Eva
10. Favorite tv show? Dexter
11. Any vices? Cheeseburgers from fast food restaurants
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? Google
2. Where are you originally from? Virginia
3. How many kids do you have? One DD 8 months
4. If you work, what do you do?SAHM
5. How old are you DH/DW/SO? ME 26 DF 28
6. What color socks are you wearing? none
7. How many kids do you want? 2 or 3
8. What did you have for dinner? Goulash
9. Guilty pleasure boy girl names? Leo for boy, Eve for a girl
10. Favorite tv show? Greys anatomy, big bang, masterchef
11. Any vices?
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? alifefromscratch
1. What part of KY are you in? Lexington
2. Where are you originally from? AF Brat....it's complicated
3. How many kids do you have? 2 boys
4. If you work, what do you do? insurance
5. How old are you & DH/DW/SO? me 35 & DH 37
6. What color socks are you wearing? none
7. How many kids do you want? that's complicated
8. What did you have for dinner? fish
9. Guilty pleasure boy & girl names? Carson & Vivian
10. Favorite tv show? it depends on the day.
11. Any vices? Diet Coke
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? google
1. What part of KY are you in? Louisville
2. Where are you originally from? Graves County in far western KY
3. How many kids do you have? 1
4. If you work, what do you do? Accountant
5. How old are you & DH/DW/SO? 32
6. What color socks are you wearing? No socks
7. How many kids do you want? 2 or 3
8. What did you have for dinner? Red beans and rice
9. Guilty pleasure boy & girl names? Boy - ? Girl - Camilla
10. Favorite tv show? Justified, Bones, Chopped, and I get sucked into all HGTV and DIY shows.
11. Any vices? Wine and laying out
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? Proboards, Emily A. Clark, Young House Love, and several more...
1. What part of KY are you in? Northern Kentucky
2. Where are you originally from? NKY
3. How many kids do you have? One pregnant with number 2
4. If you work, what do you do? HR Coordinator
5. How old are you DH/DW/SO? I am 26 due on 27th birthday DH will be 28 in December
6. What color socks are you wearing? Flip flops
7. How many kids do you want? 2
8. What did you have for dinner? Last night Longhorn Steak House
9. Guilty pleasure boy girl names? Love Lucas and Reid Girl Brinlee
10. Favorite tv show? Parenthood
11. Any vices? No
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? YouTube People.com
1. What part of KY are you in? Belfry
2. Where are you originally from? Belfry
3. How many kids do you have? 1st is due November 27th
4. If you work, what do you do? Nothing
5. How old are you & DH/DW/SO? 25 &22
6. What color socks are you wearing? None
7. How many kids do you want? As many as we are blessed with.
8. What did you have for dinner? KFC
9. Guilty pleasure boy & girl names? Bryson Cole & Lissianna Rayne
10. Favorite tv show? Grey's Anatomy & HIMYM
11. Any vices? Smoothie Candies (Like Reese Cups but Butterscotch covered PB Cups)
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? Facebook.
1. What part of KY are you in? NKY (Florence area)
2. Where are you originally from? Cincinnati
3. How many kids do you have? FTM
4. If you work, what do you do? for a mail order pharmacy
5. How old are you & DH/DW/SO? I am 31, DH is 30
6. What color socks are you wearing? none, I hate socks
7. How many kids do you want? 2-3
8. What did you have for dinner? Gramma's pizza.... yummalicious
9. Guilty pleasure boy & girl names? We are having a girl and naming her Eleanor, I love Henry or Oliver for a boy
10. Favorite tv show? I don't watch t.v. but I LOVE reading anything by Dan Brown
11. Any vices? eh, not really
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? pinterest and TB1. What part of KY are you in? louisville ....back to fort knox in a couple weeks
2. Where are you originally from?louisville
3. How many kids do you have? expecting the first
4. If you work, what do you do? army wife
5. How old are you & DH/DW/SO? husband 22 and I'm 21
6. What color socks are you wearing? none
7. How many kids do you want? three
8. What did you have for dinner? have not eaten dinner yet
9. Guilty pleasure boy & girl names? we are naming our little girl truly
10. Favorite tv show?
11. Any vices?
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit?
1. What part of KY are you in? Somerset
2. Where are you originally from? Southern California
3. How many kids do you have? One with #2 due in January
4. If you work, what do you do? SAHM for now, plan to become a certified vet tech later next year though.
5. How old are you & DH/DW/SO? I will be 22 in November and my husband just turned 24 last month. We're young I know lol.
6. What color socks are you wearing? Uhm nothing… Wearing slippers lol. I hate wearing socks unless I'm wearing boots haha.
7. How many kids do you want? Tbh I didn't want any when I was younger. DD was a surprise and now that she's older it would break my heart seeing her watch siblings play together and their bond so I was like, she needs a brother or sister. After this I'm done though. Hoping I can get a tubal done because I do not like regular BC at all. And I'm not fond of the idea of having a foreign object in my body for long periods of time.
8. What did you have for dinner? I spent the day cleaning and my c-section scar started to hurt so I did something quick and easy since it's just DD and I (DH works out of state but he's coming home for a week this weekend) so we had Ramen although I switched it up a bit and used an egg drop soup packet instead of the seasoning that comes with it and an egg. Was actually really good lol.
9. Guilty pleasure boy & girl names? I love the name Nolan and Colin for boys. Girls I've always loved the name Michaela. Ironically none of these names are being used for this baby, not even as middle names. For a girl we have Vivienne Rose picked out and for a boy Dalton ____. I think we're going with Alexander as the middle name. Still unsure.
10. Favorite tv show? I don't really watch TV but one show I make sure to watch every week when it's airing is The Vampire Diaries. Which is surprising because I'm so over this Vampire hype lol. I'm excited about the Originals airing this fall as well!
11. Any vices? Nothing that I can think of at the moment.
12. Favorite blogs/websites you visit? Pinterest, Adventures in Pink Sugarland, Pillow Thought, Diapers & Skinny Jeans, and On to Baby.