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.
Re: The Randomest Thread
...it's gonna be awesome when it goes...lol.
@babycaps fingers and toes crossed
Sorry. Latest update: they used the pool...it sloshed over, one of the bracing pieces came loose and they fixed it.
It's still standing.
This style...
I'll try to get an actual pic of the pool later.
The confession - a third of those calories were alcohol.
@babylimas alcohol calories are the best kind of calories
@caseinpoint congrats, that's awesome!
AF is visiting and I was telling DH how I wanted chocolate ice cream but we had none in the house. He insisted he go out and get some for me and did just that. I'm pretty sure my half pint of Ben & Jerrys over the bachelorette = @babylimas intake for the entire day. Womp womp.
All but one of LOs rare three hour naps have been in the swing.
I eat ice cream Every. Single. Night.
@nkrone08 bachelorette was intense tonight!!
I am three months overdue on my car's inspection sticker and the fee goes up $6 tomorrow. Boo.
He concentrates so much to keep his latch, then as my breast starts to soften he looks up and smiles.
And when he's getting to the point that he is nearly satisfied I see his face smooshed right in there so far that he has to pull his head back to take a deep breath. That's when his eyes are closed again and he's happy.
:x
Married : ** 09/09/2011 ** BFP : 07-18-13 ** Baby #1 is a GIRL , Born 03/12/14 **
** BFP 2 : 01- 05-15 ** EDD 09-11-15 **
Married : ** 09/09/2011 ** BFP : 07-18-13 ** Baby #1 is a GIRL , Born 03/12/14 **
** BFP 2 : 01- 05-15 ** EDD 09-11-15 **
Married : ** 09/09/2011 ** BFP : 07-18-13 ** Baby #1 is a GIRL , Born 03/12/14 **
** BFP 2 : 01- 05-15 ** EDD 09-11-15 **
Last night was terrible. DH and I have had tons of sexy time the past few weeks, but last night my hormones got the best of me. We were both looking forward to sexy time last night. I got a nice shower and came out to lingerie that DH had picked out for me to wear (keep in mind all my lingerie is from pre-pregnancy). It was not going on. I took it off and had to try on 3 different things before I found something I could wear (mood killer). We started fooling around and I just couldn't get in the mood. He kept asking what was wrong, and I finally lost it, started ugly crying, and said I wasn't having sex again until I lost 20 pounds.
DH said, "You did just have a baby." Maybe I'm being irrational, but that isn't what I wanted to hear. That is like saying, "Yes, you are overweight and not as attractive, but you have a good reason." Just tell me I'm beautiful you idiot (even if it's a lie)!
Me: 28 DH: 27
Lol.
I've been trying to get rid of stuff that LO will never wear.
Otherwise...no idea. I haven't seen anything THAT off season lately.
Edit: apparently you've had several offers AND already said the date required.
I'll post a pic if I find it.
Hmmm....strange.
I've known others who didn't set them up on level ground and they didn't last long before the collapse.
Congrats @bunnyfungo
and fx for you @babycaps
@WisconsinCheese12 your headbands are so cute! Are you going to be selling them or are they all for LO?
Other rando:
I'm a bad mom and didn't realize I needed an outfit for 4th of July....now it's too late to order anything online and I live in BFE. So MAYBE the Walmart 40 minutes away will have something. X_X