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: Introductions!
A little late!to the game. I was on the Baby Center December group and it was too hostile of a place for my taste, so I'm starting over.
My Name is Maya I'm 39 from the bay area Northern CA. My edd is Dec 21st. This is my second child. My son from my first marriage is 10.
This is the first child for my much younger husband he is 27. I never imagined i would be having baby at this age. BUT IM EXTREMELY HAPPY AND EXCITED to start this next chapter in life with the sweetest most amazing man. I truly never believed love like this could be my reality.
Feel so blessed and grateful.
My EDD is December 8. It was a long wait. First, because my endocrinologist wouldn't me allow to get pregnant because of low TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), second, when I got my clearance it took us 7 months to conceive. Most likely, due to the short luteal phase defect, that I dealt with the self-prescribed Vitex supplement with which I got pregnant on my second cycle
It's my first pregnancy and my husband and I are very excited about it. Due to my busy schedule, I am not a very active user. But I hope I can share some information and also find something helpful from other users in a constructive dialog when it happens.
Due date 12/9
I can't figure out the pregnancy countdown tickers, but I do know how to make a signature!
#40andpregnant
As of 12/15/2017, my new hashtag is #41 and pregnant!
I'm currently 17.5 weeks with my 4th pregnancy but 3rd sticky. Lost the 3rd at 7 weeks. So this is my rainbow baby. I have 2 boys who are 6.5 and 3.5 who are so excited about this little one.
My husband and I have been married 9 years but friends since the 2nd grade.
I'm 33 living in SW FL and work full time.
We've decided to not find out this babies gender and we did with our boys so it's been interesting, I'm such a planner and hate not knowing things...
Well I hope to start getting more active now that I feel human again, although preggo human. Lol.
My husband and I are expecting our first December 11th. Hoping to get to know everyone and get some good baby info.
Anyways, I'm 26, EDD: 12/17 BFP: 4/? BABY NUMBER 1!
I was diagnosed with PCOS back in 2012, and since I've been single, never used any fertility treatments to help with the situation which I basically thought was hopeless anyways. Needless to say, I am now having a miracle baby and my doctor was probably more shocked than I was! Super excited for this little blessing
It wasn't planned and I'm still struggling to get excited about this pregnancy.
I got my BFP in April ine day after my missed period
TTC #1 since 12/2015
BFP 4/4/17, EDD 12/4/17
TTC #1 since 12/2015
BFP 4/4/17, EDD 12/4/17
TTC #1 since 12/2015
BFP 4/4/17, EDD 12/4/17
I'm Sara, age 37, living in Texas.
BFP April 11.
Due December 24.
DS was born in February 2016 and will be almost 2 when this baby arrives. He was breech and delivered via CS, so I already know this delivery will also be a CS, likely December 15.
This is is my third pregnancy. I miscarried at 7 weeks with my first. I took progesterone the first trimester with DS and this baby and haven't had any other complications.
We are Team Green again this time.
Anyways EDD is 12/27, and this is my third (if history repeats I might wind up a January 2018 mom). Already mom to a 4 (DD) and nearly 2 year old (DS). The exhaustion this time around is kicking my butt!