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: Roll Call - Intro Posts!
EDD is 24th of August.
Basics: I'm 20 years old, partner is 18 (so very young), first time mom to be. Finding the whole experience to be both scary and exciting. No funny conception stories though.
I just joined The Bump about a week ago.
What your EDD is? August 3rd!!
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? I'm 27 and my husband is 28. We have gone through ALOT to get to this and are just beyond excited to meet our little one!
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? I just joined! I have a lot to learn!! Lol!
What your EDD is? August 15
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? I'm 27, just got married this past October and started trying right away, but wasn't expecting to happen so fast! I have a 4 year old daughter.
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? Just joined!
When you got your BFP? 4 days before aunt flow was due so dec 3 or 4th
What your EDD is? august 18th
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? Im 25 and DH is 28 this is our first baby!! so excited. got married in november and started trying straight away...honeymoon magic im guessing :-p hehe
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? just joined!! :-)
What your EDD is? 08/07/2015
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories?
I am 28. DP is 27
I decided to go off birth control 1 week before trying, DP is working out of town. We conceived on my weekend visit!
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro?
I have just joined the bump.
When you got your BFP?
12/9
What your EDD is?
8/18/15
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories?
I'm 31 and this is my second pregnancy. Unfortunately I have no little ones. I had the horrible luck to suffer a loss after an abysmal anatomy scan last year, so I'm very hopeful my luck will change
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro?
I'm a bonifide lurker, but I just joined
BFP #3: 2016.11.24
EDD : August 31,2015
I'm 18, Got Married In September and Am Supposed To Be Infertile, But Here I Am After Progesterone & Chlomid With Pregnancy Symptoms Up The Butt And Waiting On Blood Results. Excited & Hopeful.
What your EDD is? 8/31/15
Basic Info: I'm 24, my husband is 26, and this is our first!
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? Just joined!
What your EDD is? Aug 30 waiting for first appt to confirm
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? I'm 22 will be 23 when baby arrives. I've been married to my high school sweetheart for a year and a half and this will be our first. I'm still so shocked seeing our bfp after 7 months so I am praying for the best!
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? I joined the knot first then joined here after and snoops around, and now I can finally join as a mommy to be. And yes I love gifs, but I'm not a pro..yet!
I'm 25 year old first timer! Got married last April.
Got my BFP just over a week ago!
It's all been confirmed by the docs and due my first appointment next Wednesday!
EDD - from my calculations 29th August! (The day before my own birthday!
What your EDD is? August 3rd. I had my first appointment and ultrasound today. They changed my due date from July 23rd.
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? This is my first pregnancy. Im 27, DH is 26. We are very excited to be expecting.
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? I am not a gif-pro, but have been on the bump for 6 months-in TTGP and July 2015 BMB.
I got my BFP on 12/26 (My DH and I consider it our Boxing Day surprise!) and am 7 weeks and five days along. I am new to the Bump, 28 yo and married for 5 glorious years. This is our first LO and we could not be more excited! I have PCOS, one functioning ovary, and had been declared a candidate for IF treatments, so this pregnancy is a huge surprise. I am looking forward to getting to know my fellow bumpies better!
- Meg
What your EDD is? 8/12/2015
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? Im 29, this is my first baby and was very much a suprise as i was told years ago I could not get pregnant without medical intervention. Its our little Christmas miracle
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? I joined the bump shortly after confirming pregnancy.
I'm new to The Bump but have been lurking since I got my bfp.
What your EDD is? 8/12/2015
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? I'm 28 and have a 14 month old baby girl.
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? I've been lurking here since I got my BFP (so I feel like I already know so many of you), but just officially joined a couple days ago. I wanted to wait until I confirmed my due date at the doctor before joining. Good thing too since it changed my due date by 11 days, which I was anticipating.
What your EDD is? 08/06/2015
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories?
I am 24, DH is 23- this will be #1. Very excited! And anxious because several friends have had miscarriages the past few months. Also anxious about putting on weight
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro?
Complete newbie.
What your EDD is? August 10
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? 27 years old, very recently engaged. Weren't trying at all, as I was on birth control (hahahahaha). No other LOs except my furbabies. This is a HUGE shock but a welcome one. I'm a civil engineer, DF is a nuke in the Navy, active duty.
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? just joined!
EDD is my birthday! August 25
I am 35 and this is my first. Had an mc 2 years ago. Very excited for this baby. First appointment is next week.
EDD is August 22, 2015
First baby and excited!
I am brand new to this site just joined
What your EDD is? 8/13/15
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? This is my first pregnancy. I'm 22 as is my SO.
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? I just joined about a month ago!
Think our due date is August 23. Waiting for first appointment for confirmation.
I have two little girls - 4.5 and 2. I am 33 and will be 34 in April. I'm hoping the medical staff doesn't make me feel old!!
I got my BFP on Dec. 19th, after I realized I had missed two periods already.
My EDD is August 6th.
I'm new to the bump but I love it already \m/
Feeling excited and nervous all at the same time!
Also, I don't know if we already have a conversation created for this, but if not can we start one for women with questions about how maternity works thru the military? My husband is AF and I'm really concerned and have questions about the way it is set up
12/17/14
What your EDD is?
8/31/14
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories?
33 CFO of John Ent.
Have a 6yoDD
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro?
Just joined.
What your EDD is? August 25, 2015
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? I am 22 and DH is 27. No other LO this us our first!
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro?
I just joined the Bump and I'm so excited to have a little community to check up on concerns and where everyone is going through the same things
What your EDD is? Not sure yet but end of 8/2015
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories?
I'm 32 and my husband is 34, we have been together for 5 years but married for only 2 months! So needless to say although we were not intentionally trying I'm still shocked it happened so fast! God was def in the drivers seat on this one. This is our first and im super nervous and getting excited...I think my husband is more excited than i am at this point.
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? Just Joined!
What your EDD is? 8/6/2015
Basic info like age, if you have any other LOs, fun conceptions stories? I'm 37 DH is 31 this is our first!!!
Did you just join the Bump or are you a gif-pro? Just joined