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: *Introduce Yourself Here*
Hi everyone,
First pregnancy here. DH is 30 and I am 34. We've been married for almost 6 years (our anniversary is on Mother's Day). We got our BFP on April 17th. Haven't had my first OB appointment yet (scheduled for May 10th), but looks like the due date will be mid-December. We're excited but a little nervous about the changes coming our way!
Married: October 2008
Second pregnancy here - we have a little boy who just turned 2 on 4/18. My DH and I are both 31. I think my due date is 12/18. Last pregnancy I saw an OBGYN and this time I've decided to use a midwife. My first appointment is on Monday. I was really sick my first trimester with DS so I am happy that I haven't been sick yet this time around (knock on wood!).
Super excited to have this experience again. Good luck everyone!
RE Dx-Unexplained IF: 06/2015
BFP #3: 03/11/16 - CP
BFP #4: 04/09/16 - DD born 12/2016
BFP#1 & MC:August 2015 BFP: #2 10/01/2015 MC: 10/09/2015 BFP #3: 12/22/2015 @ 5 weeks MC/CP: 12-23-2015
Fertility Appointment: Feb 23/16, Hysteroscopy 03/02/2016,
BFP #4: 03/31/16 EDD 12/01/2016
My name is Amanda and I am a school nurse. DH and I have been married for almost 5 years and we have a DD who is 3 and DS who will be 2 in June. We are so excited to be adding another nugget the family.
I had a little bit of a rough start with not seeing the HB last week and really high beta numbers, but I just got back from the dr and we saw a beautiful heartbeat and all looked good. My due date is Dec 6th, so I am hoping that I get to stick here with you guys. My DD was born 3 weeks early due to cholistasis of pregnancy and my DS was natrually born 12 days early and we made it to the hospital about 15 minutes before he was born. So looking forward to what kind of surprises this baby brings for us!
I haven't been on the bump since my son was born so at somepoint I need to figure out how to do all the signatures and what not! but Ill get there
Married to DH 10.29.11
DD born 1.26.13
DS born 6.12.14
#3 due 12.6.16
I'm a 33 yr old mother of two boys, 8 and 5, EDD Dec. 8. This is my first child with my DH and it will be his first. I wasn't planning on having another baby, but things change. I am very nervous about starting over again. I enjoy reading all the posts from all the moms out there. Well wishes for you all.
2.0 bfp 4/23/16....mc 6/24/16 @11w5d
G born 10/25/12 | H born 3/25/14
TTC#3 since 7/2015
Early loss 12/2015 most likely due to low progesterone
Began medicated cycles (Femara/Ovidrel/Endometrin) with TI 1/2016
BFP 3/22, EDD 12/4/16 ~ It's a GIRL!
Good gracious, I have had one heck of a time getting on here to introduce myself. The 72 hour waiting period has actually been 4 days and counting. I can't remember the password to my account that I used for my other 2 pregnancies, so I am on the account I used while I was engaged. HA! Enough complaining from me. I have emailed costumer service and will hopefully be on that account soon. I will just let y'all know when it changes!
Phew!
Well, this has been a weird week. I normally have very long cycles, so I was planning on talking to my doctor(who suspected PCOS), but decided to take a test. Turns out, I had a 35 day cycle instead of a 65 day cycle. Now I'm pregnant! I am excited about it, but it's still so crazy to me.
I'm a 26 year old mom to 2 girls.
Emma(4) and Amelia(2). I had a loss between the my girls. I was very active with Emma's BMB and we are all still very close. I was active for a while with Amelia's BMB, but then got really scary news that Amelia would be born with a severe heart defect. My time was then taken up with constant doctors visits. Amelia is happy and healthy today, waiting for her 4th open heart surgery. I'm scared, thinking about having another baby before Amelia has her next surgery, but I know we will manage. I look forward to getting to know everyone, and connecting.
Edit to add: DUUH, my due date is 12/19. I suspect it's closer to the 25th, as I have a little bit longer cycles.
Emma & Amelia
I live in Palm Beach county (Boynton Beach)
BFP1 04/24/2015 EDD Dec 2015 MMC 10W5d;
BFP 2 09/25/2015 EDD June 2016 MMC 9wks;
BFP 3 03/22/2016 EDD Dec 6th 2016
This is my second pregnancy. We lost our first baby this past August at 29 weeks. We are very very very nervous! I hope things go well this time...
T&P's for a H&H 9 months!
Emma & Amelia
We were married in April 2012. We have a daughter who was born December 2013 (I was due in November and was on the November 13 bump board). We started trying for number 2 a little over a year ago. I had a miscarriage in August 2015 that I had a D&C. I also have a chemical pregnancy my cycle before this one. I had a beta draw on Wednesday and Friday of this week. I have the Wednesday number, 1297 hcg, but won't know my Friday number until Monday. Looking forward to this process again!
G born 10/25/12 | H born 3/25/14
TTC#3 since 7/2015
Early loss 12/2015 most likely due to low progesterone
Began medicated cycles (Femara/Ovidrel/Endometrin) with TI 1/2016
BFP 3/22, EDD 12/4/16 ~ It's a GIRL!
I'm 32 years old and I'll be at 6 weeks as of tomorrow with my 2nd pregnancy. My son is 10 years old and I feel like I'm having to learn everything about pregnancy all over again.
I had my first doctor's appointment today and was given the due date of December 20th which is exactly as I calculated.
I'm a little nervous with this pregnancy as I had weight loss surgery 3.5 years ago and I am concerned about being able to eat enough during pregnancy and for breast feeding but my doctor will take blood work frequently to make sure my levels are where they need to be.
I look forward to this journey with you ladies!
I just got my BFP yesterday. The hubs and I have been trying for about 10 months and are so happy (yet still in shock) to finally see a positive! Looks like our due date will be December 30th. This is our first so we are thrilled but also slightly terrified!