So my dirty little not so secret is that I had serious doubts about my ability to be a mother. Or perhaps, a good mother! Things have changed drastically now so this is a bit of a “in hindsight” type story – you know the kind where now you’re older and wiser and suddenly everything…
being a mom
To the women who don’t want children
When I was growing up, I wasn’t sure if I wanted children. If you asked me, I’d have said “mmm we will see what happens.” I’ve never been overly into kids in the way that some people are. I never thought I’d be good at being a mother either. I was never a natural with…
Being a mom isn’t just about filling traditional roles of motherhood
One of the hardest things about being a new parent is figuring out the balance. You want to do everything perfectly but you also can’t let yourself go insane. I KNOW you know what I’m talking about. As a mom to be, I set out making sure everything was just perfect in anticipation of my…