Becoming a mother is often portrayed as a magical, joyful moment filled with soft lullabies and endless cuddles. But what most women aren’t told is that the postpartum period—those weeks and months after giving birth—can be one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. The reality of postpartum is raw, messy, emotional, and … Read more
Introduction: More Than Just Love When I first found out I was pregnant, I had no idea how much my life would change. I expected the sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, and the emotional rollercoaster. But what I wasn’t prepared for was the overwhelming, soul-deep connection I would develop with my baby. The bond … Read more
If there’s one topic that consumed my thoughts in the early days of motherhood, it was sleep. Or rather, the lack of it. I remember bringing my tiny newborn home, filled with love and fear in equal measure. Everything felt new, overwhelming, magical, and exhausting. As the days and nights started to blend together, I … Read more
Learning to Read the Signs Before becoming a mom, I thought hunger cries would be obvious. I imagined that when my baby was hungry, they’d just cry a certain cry — easy to recognize, easy to soothe. But reality hit me differently. In those early weeks, I was constantly second-guessing myself. Was he crying because … Read more
Bringing Baby Home: A Mix of Magic and Panic Walking through the front door with my newborn for the first time was the most surreal experience of my life. I had spent months preparing reading books, watching videos, attending online classes but nothing prepared me for that flood of emotions. One minute I was crying … Read more