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Are you a stay at home mom or did you go back to work full time after having kids? What was your experience like and did it work well for your family? Would love to hear from you all! Share below. ⬇
Worked full time before maternity leave, had 12 weeks of leave then went back part time and adjusted my schedule to part dayshifts and part night shifts to offset needing childcare so my husband can watch babe when I'm gone.
I stayed home with my son for the first 6 months. My boyfriend and I are clothing resellers and I got jealous watching him go to work everyday and get out of the house. I was lonely! But at the same time didn’t want to be doing anything else, it was weird. I went back to work and put my son in daycare and I wouldn’t do anything differently! I still have a lot of free time because I don’t work a regular 9-5 so I can pick my son up whenever i want amongst other week day freedoms
I work full time and had a 12 week maternity leave. My baby is also 4 months old and going back to work was incredibly hard for me. Going back to work also affected my milk supply drastically. It’s tough. If I could financially stay home I would, but I’m very grateful that my mom watches my baby during the day while me and my boyfriend work. I think the bond you create with your baby during the first couple of months is so strong and it’s so beautiful. I wish maternity leaves were longer!
I'm a Work At Home mom, writer/editor. I didn't have maternity leave since I'm freelance, was working day before giving birth and back to working about a week after she was born. But my schedule is flexible and in those early months she slept so much I could write and edit pretty easily, It's actually harder now that she's 7 for a variety of reasons but I'm grateful to be able to work from home.
@@camilowry111 That’s great you guys were able to split time like this and make it work!! Way to go ❤
The way she was SOO engaged and curious when you narrated that triangle book toy during tummy time was absolutely precious. 🥺🥺🥺
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Awesome you are there for her all day 😊
I was able to stay home with my 2 children till the youngest started kindergarten. Her first day of school was my first day of nursing school. You won’t regret it, best investment EVER!
My husband and I were married for nine years before we adopted our son. We went through years of infertility, IVF and finally adoption. During those years we focused on getting our finances in order and paying off as much debt as possible (most importantly paying as much off our mortgage as we could). By the time our son arrived I was able to stay home as we were financially able to survive on one income. I looked it as a huge blessing as I know many moms/dads don’t have the choice. I do not regret one day but have to admit it wasn’t easy. Being a parent is very challenging. You can’t really plan out your days when they’re little as you just don’t know how the day will go. I think you have to be open minded that not every day will go as planned.❤️ Your baby is absolutely adorable.💖💖💖💖
This is the best advice and so true. I have definitely found that going into each day with no expectations is the best approach. If the baby gets fed and nothing else gets done, the day was still productive. Thank you for sharing your story, so glad you were able to get your son and start a family. ❤
@@itsblitzzz thank you so much. So nice to hear back from you. I’m so happy for you and Nick bringing your beautiful daughter into the world.🥰 There is nothing like being a parent. Give yourself grace on days that are difficult. As long as your child is cared for your doing your job.❤️🙏
This comment is great. My husband and I just bought a house and I'm nervous about becoming parents in the next few years because of the mortgage and all that so reading about your experience was helpful. :)
Honor is so adorable! If she becomes a "roller" you'll definitely have to keep an eye on her. I was one, and apparently almost gave my mom a heart attack one day, lol! She'd left me on the living room floor for a moment, and when she came back I was gone. Just....gone. She finally realized I was under the couch. 😄
Lol i have to admit i find it really funny🤣 but i do want to aknowledge the pure terror your mother must have felt.
Hello Julia! I just want to say that although I am not a mother, I love how you constantly talk to her as if she were an adult and you were explaining something. My mother would do this with me and my siblings all the time and it was such a solid foundation for the great communication we have now. You are doing an excellent job!
Oh, Julia! Honor is such a doll! She has your eyes, imo. I was a stay at home mom/homemaker with my two daughters for 8 years and I don't regret that time with them at all. Very grateful I was able to do that. My older daughter was a "textbook baby" and began sleeping thru the night at 6 weeks. Pretty structured napper, too. My younger daughter, now 20, has never slept thru the night...or napped. Lol. Enjoy your time at home with your sweet baby! 👶
Your baby is absolutely beautiful, and you interact with her so well.
She was mesmerized by the raspberry sound that Nick was doing at the end. She is just so beautiful ❤️
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Seeing you as a mom Julia makes me tear up. 🥹 I’m so happy for you and your family.❤
Thank you 🥹❤️
I stayed home with my children for 4 years. Best decision ever.
Your baby is so beautiful!! Being a mom of three, all of whom are much older now, I’m facing the empty nest syndrome. It warms my heart to see a family with a new baby, and to be a part of your journey makes that all the more special. Thank you!!
Honor is so beautiful. It makes my heart so full of joy to see your new role of mom, Julia.
I was a stay at home mum to my 3 children. My youngest child’s first day at school was the first day of my degree. I graduate next year.
Enjoy every second of being home with her…. Because time flies when you’re having fun. ❤️
I count myself very lucky to be able to be a stay at home for all 3 of my children. It was a choice my husband and I made when we got married, we had to wait a while to start our family and we did sacrifice some things “unnecessary things” but we or our children never went with out. For me nothing in life was better then being home for my kids. Even when all 3 were in school I was still a at home mom. I took them to school and picked them up. I was a latchkey kid and for me that was not a good experience and time in my life and I didn’t want that experience for my children. I know in some families it has to be that way or they choose to have both parents work I don’t shame anyone for their decisions. For me it was the only thing I wanted to do and I’m blessed to have been able too.
I love this 💛💛 you aura is so calming
It is truly terrifying to realize that time goes by so quickly. Also if you have any kind of health related anxiety it makes it much worse. I know that I worry about not being there to see my daughter growing up.
Getting Honor on some loose schedule will be helpful. Doesn’t have to be anything crazy. When my daughter was that old we did wake up at 8, three naps so her wake windows were short, bedtime at 830. Feeding at wake up, before each nap and bedtime worked for us. Also that swing is a godsend.
I was lucky enough to be a ayah m stay at home mom and if I choose to worked I was blessed with jobs I could take my children too as well. I loved it!! I have been binge watching the videos of you doing our makeup and just 2 nights ago I was telling my husband that I can't get over how beautiful you are, I'd have never noticed a breakout, but I love how open you are, especially when it comes to helping others who may have the same issue. And I can't believe how big Honor is already! She's glorious!!
We have a late to sleep night routine too, we go to bed at about 11 and as long as babies and toddlers are getting the recommended amount of sleep, the when the go to sleep and when they wake isn't that big a deal!
Stay home mom veteran here! My kids are 21 & 25😊. Consistency with schedules is key, but stay flexible. ❤
i said it last time but it must be said again… your hair is so soooo gorgeous 🥹 the long hair looks amazing on you, like truly stunning
Thank you so much!!! Going to try and resist any urges to cut it this year 😎😎😎
My grand daughter just turned 8 months and she lives with me and so does my daughter and I absolutely love it. I hope you are enjoying being a parent.
she is just soooooooooooooo precious !!!!!!!!!!! that soup looks amazing !!!
I’m a SAHM, I worked up until I was due and it took a bit to adjust but my son is now 7 months and the thought of going back to work and missing his milestones breaks my heart. So grateful for my husband for allowing me to stay home. He sleeps in his bassinet and we co slept for naps up until 4months. Wouldn’t change a thing. Get your sleep when you can!!
Hey there! You asked for our bed time suggestions this was mine with my now 14 month old. When she was about your daughters age we shot for naps every 3/4 hours during the day. Naps are imperative for ensuring baby is not over tired and up at night. A night without a bath would look like: wind down 4:30-5pm. She would eat a bottle around this time. While she chilaxing in an activity center I would then prep myself something to eat. Burp, pajamas, and sleep sack. At that age I let her fall asleep where she wanted (usually me rocking her or snuggling her) then once asleep placed her in her crib. This is most important: when laying down set her down bum first then head. This keeps her from waking from the Moro reflex. Once she was settled in I’d go make myself something to eat and enjoy dinner. Sometimes she would wake up as I was headed to bed- so I would feed again but without taking her out of sleep swaddle. The zipper at the bottom enabled me to change her diaper without releasing her arms. Rock back to sleep and put her back into crib where I would then finally go to bed. I’m a heavy sleeper so I opted for room sharing until she was 6 months old. She would normally sleep through the night starting at 6 weeks but thankfully all littles are different 😊 if they’re waking it’s for a reason ❤ I don’t like the emphasis on sleeping through the night. It’s nice don’t get me wrong but that’s a lot to put on a tiny human who just wants a snack lol.
She's so cute 🤧🤧 congrats on your amazing family! 💕💕
I do want to be a mother one day, so I find comfort in these videos. As always, thank you very much for all the kind words. And may God bless your pretty little baby all the more. ✨️
Love from Brazil. 💙
I cannot, she is sooo cute!! 🥹 I can’t decide who she looks like more.
I think something that I learned a long the way of being a parent (I’m 38 and I’ve been a mom for about 18 years now (including pregnancy), to two kids (17 & 14), that I don’t think a lot of new parents realize…ENJOY EVERY MIN WITH YOUR BABY!!!! Because, although she will always be your “baby”, your baby will be gone one day, and in place of her, will be a tall, beautiful, young woman, in front of you!! Trust me…it’s an AMAZINGLY FAST journey…truly!!! But the thing I think that most new parents don’t realize is just how important and necessary it is to STAY HOME AND BE 100% INVOLVED WITH AND IN EVERYTHING THAT INVOLVES THEM….(especially, when it comes to their schooling and social environments), FOR, AT LEAST, AS LONG AS THEY ARE IN SCHOOL (Most importantly) ….Giiirl, I cannot say that with more emphasis!!!! Also, I understand in todays world, especially, how difficult it is to survive on just one, main, income (with only your husband working), but honestly…like I said, it goes by sooooo quick….just try to stay at home as long as possible l…and if you absolutely cannot, the most important thing to do is be there for them as much as possible, but also to lead by example. Be the woman you would want your daughter to be….ALWAYS LEAD BY EXAMPLE AND EXPLAIN AND VOICE ANY PROBLEMS, (or areas in your life that need attention) THAT YOU ARE HAVING/EXPERIENCING…..and VOICE THE REASONS WHY YOURE STRUGGLING OR WHY A CERTAIN AREA IN YOUR LIFE NEEDS ATTENTION….and most importantly, VOICE YO THEM YOUR PLANS ON HIW TO FIX IT OR IMPROVE. Your kids will learn by your actions way more then your words….trust me!! Also, spend as much INDIVIDUAL, (one on one), time with your kids (especially if you have multiple)….try to go the maximum amount of time in between having kids, too, I think is very important…that teaches them a lot if about their self worth and is the basis of self confidence….the first 7 years TRULY ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT YEARS BECAUSE ITS GIVES THE FOUNDATION OF WHO THEY ARE AS INDIVIDUALS AND HOW THEY VIEW THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD, in general.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR ADORABLE BABY GIRL…I hope and pray for success in everything that you do 🙏🏻 💗🥰
You remind me of myself Julia. Your baby is so special and you bond with her very well with grace. I would take advantage of being a stay at home mom until you feel completely ready to schedule together family, home and work. My advice on exploring outside of home with your baby is to always keep in mind safety, quiet places, and choosing appropriate times of the day with less likely public traffic. 😊
I was/am a SAHM. For me with the baby, it was all schedule all the time! I used Taking Cara Babies concept of wake windows starting when my daughter was about 4 months (just used the schedule, not the whole course). I also read Precious Little Sleep, and it was the most helpful sleep book by far. But, you know, I think it's so dependent on the family. I needed a schedule for my sanity, especially because we had a hard time with sleep for a while there. It helped me feel more calm to have the schedule. But for some people, a schedule will stress them out more. If that's you, then don't do it! If what you're doing is working for you, then that's awesome!
Also, I can completely relate to being scared to go places. I'd just gotten really comfortable with taking my daughter places when the pandemic hit. Then I had to relearn how to take her out places, but as a 2.5 year old! It was totally brutal! Both times, I started really small. After lockdown, it was a trip to the craft store. When she was a baby, I want to say it was maybe a grocery really close to my house? It's okay to take some time to build up to more memorable adventures!
Hey Julia! Super late to this post but knowing that y’all are a cosleeping/bedsharing fam, I’m curious to know how Honor takes her naps during the day. We’re cosleeping with our 2.5 month old daughter but it means naps are usually taken on me! She’ll fall asleep on my chest in the glider and if I try putting her down in the bassinet or on our bed she’s awake within seconds and then that fucks up her nap time. Sometimes she’ll nap in her swing but I don’t love that being our only recourse. Would love to hear how you handle her naps! 😊
Truly does fly by. I blinked and my daughter turned 15 this year. I remember the days of nursing and bedsharing and snuggling... if there is one thing I would encourage is YES, go without the phone. I lost a lot of time with my daughter due to phone addiction when she was growing up. I would change that if I could. And the mortality piece...it's such a wild existential experience when you grow and birth new life. Truly does make you hyperaware of the passage of time.
Thank you for speaking little gems of wisdom into the ethers :) and that outro was top notch lmao
Dear Julia,
Congratulations! :-)
Awww bless her she is a little Angel 😇 gorgeous bubba .
For your sleep question: I would HIGHLY recommend reading Baby Wise. It’s all about creating a consistent eating/play/sleep schedule. My baby is 9 weeks old now and he’s on a pretty set schedule. He goes to bed for the night by 10:00, and sleeps in his bassinet.
I stayed home with my daughter until she was three and went to preschool, And I went back to work. Your daughter is absolutely beautiful. She is so alert, Your doing a great job.
A great mother, you are!!
Babywise is a book that help set baby schedule! Works well! Cliff notes on RUclips. Audio book works too.
That crinkle book is like baby ASMR 🤣🤣
I have a newborn and 3.5 year old and both I started on a sleep schedule from week 1. They don't always want to fall asleep but I put the baby to bed every night at 6 and most nights he goes to sleep sometimes I have to go in a few times and rock or hold him for a bit.
I’m a stay at home mom ❤ it brings me personally the most joy I’ve ever felt 😊
My son is around the same age as your daughter and I am a stay at home mom! I agree completely with you that some days are hard, but oh so worth it. Also it’s great since my so. Is exclusively breast fed. I’m a schedule type of person so my som has a good bedtime routine and it helps me to get the rest I need🥰🥰
For my first 2 babies I mostly stayed home with them and only worked part time. They were with a family member when I would go to work. I had baby number 3 in April and had to go back to work full time. Such a different experience this time around for sure. My girls are much older and are so helpful with him. I would give anything to stay home with him, but his daycare is amazing!
Her little hand reaching out for all her friends gave me baby fever. :) She's getting so big.
wow its been a few years since i've seen your videos. im so happy for you :,)
Your baby's expressions are so precious.
oh my god what you said about slowing down time was exactly what i needed to hear right now
My boys are now 12 and 10. I have always worked before and after having them. But i have always been in a very fortunate position of having family to help.
Looking back i wish i was able to spend more time with them when they was little as they change so much. But not working wasnt a option for me.
If i could give you any advice.
*Dont be hard on yourself. People have done parenting for years and noone is the perfect one.
* give yourself time. Even just a bath alone or a book to read really helps. (Especially when they start walking and talking)
* take photos and videos you will never have too many and looking back is a wonderful memory
*let family take photos and videos of you with them.
The first few years are hard and it doeant just stop, but it does evolve . Enjoy every moment good and bad
Hi.
I'm a stay at home mom since two and a half years. I love and enjoy the time with my son. But i often struggle with the work in the household. I'm pregnant now with our second child. And one of my biggest learnings at the moment is to take time for myself. I feel like i only lift my last nearly three years only for my child and my husband, so that at the moment i really feel burned out and whitout any energy.
But its wondeful to have such e strong bond between me and my child.
Wish you all the best! 🌌😘
(Sorry for my english)
Enjoy every second of these precious moments! Seems like just yesterday I was cradling my baby in my arms, and she just turned 3 last month. It's been so exciting watching her develop her personality and grow into her own person, but some days, I would give anything to rock my baby to sleep one last time. 🥲
Omg her little face while you’re showing the Curology stuff 😍😂
I was able to stay home with my second daughter thanks to my husband it was amazing ....my first girl I had to work it was really hard being away from her so much cherish and love every second ❤️ At some point though around age 2( with my 2nd) I was ready to go back to work and have personal time to better myself and feel useful again. It's different with everyone your baby girl is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ do whatever works for you don't listen to anyone but yourself and your family unit .
Watching this while rocking my baby to sleep and it was perfect ❤ like FaceTiming a close friend. Thank you 😊
I was a stay at home mom, my daughters are now 29 & 20
She is so cute and getting big already!😊
I feel guilty for being excited that Nick is working a lot because it means a fantastic album is about to come out.
lol....you're not wrong.
she is so cuuuute 😭
Having kids makes you realize as they get older YOU get older and also think about the ‘old people’ things your parents did and now you’re either doing it or it’s creeping up quickly. 😂
Nick and I talk about this all the time 😭😭😭😭😭 I still remember both of my parents’ 40th birthday parties (and we told them how OLD they were😆). That’s us now 😩
@@itsblitzzz 30 was old to me when I was little. 😂
She's beautiful. Time feels slow at first, until you realize how old they've gotten, and all in the blink of an eye.
When it comes to my baby i am always trusting my feeling and Max instinct. When you think its time for a bedtime routine than do it. If you feel comfortable erobern Go outside with her than Thats the Right Time. Trust your gut❤️🍀 Thats the best for you and you beautiful little wonder ☀️🍀❤️
A few months after my daughter was born, I made a rule that I’d do my best to make sure she didn’t fall asleep while i was holding her. She slept in a crib attached to our bed, at an earlier time than us, and i transferred her crib to a different room at 6mo. It was hard to let her go bc I wanted to hold her constantly but it’s the best parenting decision i’ve ever made. She’s 5 now and has always been able to sleep on her own and it’s given us the perfect boundary. Gives me a little time in the evenings to take care of myself and/or have time with my husband. when she isn’t feeling well, or just needs extra cuddles, she is always welcome in my bed and we cherish moments like that with her
2023 off to a great start 🥰
So. Happy for you
Granted i had twins, we noticed that a schedule was not only good for us but for the babies as well. They seemed to like the structure of a schedule if that makes sense :)
I'd be curious to hear how you (or other people) are planning on having a newborn and also going outside more with them during the pandemic? Personally I'm still very cautious and would be so scared of my baby catching covid since you can't put a mask on them...but I know that not everybody feels the same level of caution or concern.
Haven't even watched this yet but clicked on to comment about the teeny chootie in the screencap 🤧🤧🤧 Oh my GOODNESS.
I aspire to bring this calmness into my home . Makes me realize how hectic it is at my home 😂
Don’t believe RUclipsrs, your life is fine!
you and honor are TWINS ❤❤❤❤
I had my daughter when living in the US and could not afford to stay at home. I was pretty scared to go out with her for the first few months and being from the U.K. where there are lots of children’s parks you can walk to I hated the fact I had to drive everywhere to a park.
My daughter is 15 days old and I am not sleeping at all 😭. I am jealous you're getting sleep.
My sweetheart...
I stayed home til my youngest was in second grade. Even then I went back part time.
hi!! quick question, where are your green placemats from? they’re gorgeous!
I have a 4 month old as well and i just took him to the aquarium. He loved it and it feels like a safe place to start with outings that aren’t just a walk around our neighborhood. Do you do anything special while co-sleeping? Safety wise. My husband and I love co sleeping but it feels like everyone says it’s not safe. We. Don’t sleep with covers and i have my pillow behind my head so he can suffocate on it. I also sleep in just a bra as he usually snuggles up to me pretty tightly. ❤
*can’t suffocate
Thanks!❤️
Recipe for the soup please!
Linked in the description ❤️
Oh my goodness I can't believe how beautiful Honor is 😍 and she is so alert for 4 months. Julia I was a stay at home mum whilst my partner worked, he was working the night shift for 6 years. We only saw each other at the weekends really and eventually broke up after 7 years. As long as you both continue to make time for each other and Nick appreciates thats you need a life outside of being at home 24/7 you'll be ok. You are lucky enough to have flexibility with your job here on you tube 😁 the main bonus about it all is that you get to homeschool your children if you want to. You'll figure it but just know, you are doing such a great job Julia ❤️
You still have this channel- you're definitely working lol!
Julia, you can always add avocado on top of the soup for healthy fat
Good idea!
@itsblitzzz And the lollipop is genius! 💗
Super random question: where is the art behind you at 1:44 from? We got married at the Santa Barbara courthouse! It's gorgeous.
An artist named Chris from Santa Barbara painted it! He's really talented! So neat you got married there.
How do I get my finance to eat girl dinner with me? 😅 he would say “that charcuterie board looks great!” And then ask what we’re actually having for dinner lol
Julia is the type of mom I wish I had when I was growing up and struggling. Also still struggling as an adult
I hope one day science can answer whether babies can think and if so what they're thinking. Imagine seeing everything for the first time, crazy.
Your baby 🥰
Omg 😍😍
What does your voice fry at the end of every sentences? It is a trend?
At a certain point of life with children every parent gets a stay at home guy somehow. 😁
@GentleWhisperingASMR thought of you when she said hippopotamus
Eat wake sleep schedule from babywise, but I did not follow many of the other ideas from that book.
I’m a stay at home mom and had the luxury to nurse and cosleep as well. I just went with my babies schedules and slept in with them in the morning as long as they wanted. We also coslept for most naps as well. Especially at 4 months I’d just take her lead. If everyone is getting lots of sleep I wouldn’t change it. Honor is so cute and you can tell she is so loved and well taken care of.
We cosleep for naps too and it is so great! Sometimes you need that little bit of extra sleep during the day…it’s nice when you can do it with the baby and both rest. Thank you. ❤❤❤
In Czech Republic we can stay with our babies at home till they are 3-4 years old because we have pretty good health care and I am very grateful for that ❤🩹
Wow!! That’s amazing!
@@itsblitzzz she’s beautiful ❤
Yeah, in America that will never be an option. We can’t even get universal healthcare. You’re lucky. America will just work you to death.
Yeah I'm from Finland and we resently had a parent leave reformation. Both moms and dads are required to stay at home. It's basically for 9 months (all together, so like 4,5 months for each parent) at least but parents / one parent CAN stay home longer if they want. I think you get a compensation from the state/ municipality but I don't know how much it is.
Wow
Reading the baby book gives asmr vibes lol. Glad you're able to put your adorable genius baby down to get things done these days.
Your little girl is so adorable! I think she looks like her daddy! I tried to go back to work after my son was born but not for long. Though we were fortunate enough that I could stay home it is definitely the hardest job you’ll ever have and if I am completely honest,some days can be brutal and had me questioning my decision. But in the end I wouldn’t change anything and so thankful I did! And now he’s 16 and ya wonder where the time went!!
Being a stay at home Mom is the BEST! Enjoy ❤
I’m a stay at home mom out of necessity but also want (childcare in my area is almost $3k per month).
I had an extremely difficult pregnancy and postpartum (chronic uti’s, borderline kidney failure, Gestational diabetes, breech position, prenatal depression, hospitalized w/Covid, pre- and post-eclampsia, and a cesarean delivery).
I’m thankful to stay home with my daughter because I get to watch her grow and give her a better childhood than I ever had. I’ve been able to nurse her and donate over 4000 oz extra milk to NICU babies at the hospital she was born. Something I’d never be able to accomplish if I had gone back to work.
But it’s also been extremely lonely and difficult. Because I’m a SAHM, friends and family assume I don’t need support. That I can handle it all by myself because I don’t have to work and be a parent. But I almost died shortly after giving birth and I never had time to process it. My partner went back to work 2 weeks after I delivered. My body was so weak and in pain I couldn’t carry her. So I was stuck in my bedroom all day in my nursing chair next to her bassinet. I lost 70 lbs in the first month because I couldn’t even stand long enough to walk to the kitchen and eat unless my partner was home. When I asked people for help I was just brushed off because I finally had my “miracle” baby after two miscarriages and infertility. I’m only now barely getting the help I needed in those early days and my baby is almost 10 months. I’m happy for it, but also hurt and traumatized that I never received it when I needed it most.
I am so sorry you went through this. Doing that without support feels impossible. You're incredible for donating. I hope in the future parents in the U.S. can have more resources and support especially during those first months. Partners need to be home to help out and spend time with their child longer than a week or two. It's very backwards. I hope you and your baby are doing well. I hope things are getting easier. 💖
She’s holding her head up so well! I love how you talk with her. Good job mom!
Thank you Kathleen! :)
My heart swelled up with so much happiness seeing you grow and a mommy! Omg touch wood! Beautiful. Stay blessed ❤️ My mom was a stay at home too and it really helped her mental health and build that strong connection with us. Nothing can replace those years for us. Warmth that still make us feel full and happy on our own. Idk if it makes sense.
It makes sense!! How lucky that you got to spend so much time with your mom ! ❤
She is Nicks twin for sure. You’ll have to have a boy to get one that looks like mom.
I’m a stay at home mom. I was a dancer in New York until the pandemic put my career on pause. My partner and I decided to start a family while I wasn’t working and now it makes more sense for me to stay home, he always made more money than I did and we can’t afford childcare. My babe is now 16 months and we have a really trusting attachment which has been really special. We just recently relocated to LA so there has been a lot of change, my identity has shifted so many times and now with new motherhood in a new city without my career it has taken some adjustment. But I can say hands down the relationship that I am building with my child has been so rewarding. We also cosleep and I did not want to sleep train, so when it comes to baby’s sleep rhythms we have just gone with the flow through all of the good and all of the regressions. We aren’t strict schedule people so it works for us. He still wakes up a little in the night, but is a great adventurer and can sleep anywhere even out to eat at a restaurant.
Please don’t lose yourself, your kid is gonna grow up and I see a lot of moms struggle to have a sense of self after their kids grow up. When I was little, my mom would go to dance/zumba classes with friends and I would just hang out/dance in the back or hang out with her friends’ kids. I think that would be a great thing for you to also have time for yourself even when you can’t afford childcare
im filled with so much happiness and joy to see that you and your family are doing well! i hope this journey as a new mother is everything you could have dreamed it would be ❤️