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!!!
I was active on the Feb17 board but we had a loss. Am feeling a bit nervous about participating again but trying to stay positive and live in the present. So stinking happy to be pregnant again and looking forward to sharing the journey with everyone!
I have a soon-to-be 2 year old and can't wait for him to be a big brother.
Edd is June 28th!
ETA - I have a DD, 4yo, lovingly referred to as Bug.
H&H pregnancies to you all!
Excited to be here, this is my first time joining a ttc/ pregnancy board. My due date is June 7th, and it will be my first baby.
I've been nervous because I had a missed miscarriage in June at 10 weeks, so I'm looking forward to getting through the first trimester! I saw a heartbeat at 7weeks, and my MS has been fierce this time around, so fingers crossed.
Happy to be part of this community and looking forward to spending the next 7 or so months with y'all!
married 2011
mmc June 2016
DH and I were TTC our first babe for 6 months and got a BFP but had a MC at 7 weeks back in July. However we began trying again (our anniversary week actually) and got the BFP on 10/19. Im 6w1d today with an EDD of 6/26. First appointment is in exactly one week and I'm terrified/anxious/excited! We have plenty of furry and feathery babies at the moment. 4 dogs, 4 cats, 6 chicken and 1 rooster to be exact!
My name's Michelle, 34yo this month. I'm pregnant with #2, EDD 6/8/17...have a 2yo son at home (dabbled in the Sept 2014 group way back when).
Excited to share in this experience with you!
My children are certainly my biggest blessing, and we had always talked about having 4.
Guess we will have 4 together even though we thought our plans had changed, lol!
i am still a little in shock! My BFP 10/26, EDD 6/27! My DH and I have a 10 month old daughter and definitely wanted a second child but didn't know we would get our wish so soon! This pregnancy is already so different! I can't wait to get to know everyone!
Welcome all the new June mamas!
*MC mentioned*
We're hoping this will be baby #2 for us, our DD is almost 3. We've had two prior losses, so we're cautiously optimistic! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you. I participated in D 13 (with a different name) and found it to be supportive and helpful.
My name is Samantha. I'm 9 weeks pregnant. I had a MMC (9 weeks) in Sept 2013. I have a DD conceived 3 months after that and born in Aug 2014. I was induced 2 weeks early due to skyrocketing blood pressure. She's now a happy, healthy, energetic, sassy 2 year old.
I got my BFP about a month ago, on Sept 30. I calculated my due date as June 7 based on last period, and I'm having my first midwife appointment next Wednesday. I went for my dating u/s today, and...
WE'RE HAVING TWINS.
I'm freaking out. FREAKING OUT. Someone tell me it's all gonna be ok?? I'm so excited but man, two of them?? Augh!
Ok, I'm going to go post in the ultrasound thread now. Glad to meet you all.
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
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Sorry that I am late to the party but I really wanted to wait until our first US before posting anything and knowing that all is well with babe.
BFP- 9/30 EDD 6/1
This is baby #2 and our DD is almost 16 months old.
DH is 31 and I am 30. We have 2 beautiful girls, 4 and 2. DH and I had been trying for 8 months, and this I guess was the month!!!
Edit: Wrong dates!
I have a 6 year old that turns 7 in a week and my SO has a 3 year old girl who turns 4 in a month. So we are really starting over which is why I'm scared.
We've told close family and a few friends. He is worried something is going to happen since we haven't had our 1st appt. yet. We see the nurse the 15th, and the doctor next month just before Christmas.
Our EDD is June 19th.
I got my BFP on Friday, 11/4 - totally shocked and delighted to be here.
Due date is in the beginning of July, but knowing my children, this one will probably be early, too.
I have a 9yo son, and a 3yo daughter - neither of them know yet.
TW - Loss mentioned
Got my BFP a few weeks back. Earliest I've ever had a BFP at 10dpo! My husband and I have a daughter will will turn 5 in January, a son born still in April 2015 and experienced a miscarriage at 9 weeks in November of 2015. EDD is June 28 and we are so nervous!! At 11dpo HCG was 42 and Progesterone was 15. I am on a blood thinner for possible MTHFR as well as folate and prometrum supplements.
Ohh and BTW my boobs are KILLING me.
Wee#3 - Miscarried 11/2015
Rainbow Wiggles Due 06/29/2017
My name is Jasmine I got my very strong BFP on October 24th and the due date is June 30th!! DH and I where actively trying for about 3 months and are bless with a little peanut now. I currently have 2 LO (ages 6 and 4) we haven't told them yet but we will by the end of the first trimester. I'm really excited to share in this journey with you ladies!!
Me: 29
DH: 26
Married: March 2016
Jordyn: 7/7/10
Jiselle: 2/22/12
Camille: 6/2/17
Trying for #4
I'm Melanie, a 24 year old Dutch woman who has been living in the US for about 2 years now. DH is American, I came over here in order to be with him. Our DD was born on Oct 23rd of last year, still cant believe she's one already.. We had been TTC for a few months, not really thinking wed get anywhere since my periods just wouldnt get regular, 50-80 days in between them. Id taken several pregnancy tests during the wait for my next period, all came back negative. But that didnt make much sense to me. After another 2 weeks of puking my guts out (can we just ban morning sickness, no really.) I went ahead and did another test. Positive. Not even faint, just glaring, bright, in-your-face positive!
I had my dating ultrasound yesterday, and the tech put me at exactly 8 weeks. We feel absolutely blessed, but I'm preparing for another hard few months. My first pregnancy was far from easy, with HG and many ER visits because of it. Heres to hoping I just have the plain old regular morning sickness this time! *crosses fingers*
So nice to meet all of you ladies!
I'm terrified of something going wrong. We had the first doctor appointment and bloodwork today - ultrasound scheduled for November 28th!
Still in shock! But soooo (cautiously) excited!
Im Melanee, 29, and a nurse. this is baby #2! I am due June 15 and have a 2.5 yr old sweet girl who is also a June baby ❤️. Both of my babes are clomid babies- feeling so blessed to be here!