First time moms or when you had your child for the first time the transitioning...what has been the most challenging…

Figuring out what works for you and what doesn’t. You’ll get so much advice on what to do. And most of it won’t work. You’ll have days where you think you can’t do this....but you can. And here I am my son is 2. And on those days where I think I can’t. My son comes up and gives me a hug and says “I love you mama”

I think the first 3 months are the hardest. It takes awhile to adjust to a new normal. Lack of sleep can be mentally and physically exhausting. Ask for help when you need it. One minute you may feel so overwhelmed and nearly in tears but then that baby will look at you and suddenly all the struggles don’t seem so bad. Remember the newborn stage is only temporary. Enjoy it the best you can because it will fly by and you will one day wish you could do it alllll over again!

Patience was the most challenging for me. But being a mom is hard I’m not gonna lie but it’s the most rewarding title ever! And I’m a nurse and I’m more proud to say I’m a mom! I still learn new things about motherhood there is no book or person to tell you how to be a mom just be the best mom you can be. All the rest will fall in place I promise! ❤️

Mom guilt! You’ll feel ridiculous about the stupidest things. Even though my boy is happy and healthy, I still second guess myself sometimes. But also just to not let stress overwhelm you. My boy struggled with weight gain and it really affecting my confidence breastfeeding and we had to get him checked every two days for a few weeks. I was so stressed that my supply never fully came in, so we supplemented with formula. (Which isn’t the devil!) but my story didn’t go as I expected, BUT THATS OKAY. That’s really what I struggled with most, accepting that your journey may not go how you envision it. ❤️

People questioning how you choose to raise your children.

Then being able to balance what I want with that I what needs to be done for my family.