Category: Motherhood Moments
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Heads up: some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only share products I’ve actually used and loved! Being a mom is a wild ride, and almost two years in, I’ve found a few…
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Having my baby later in life, I have to admit—I wasn’t prepared for how much my body would transform. I’d read countless “bounce back” stories online, but my experience was very different. My metabolism felt slower, my skin didn’t tighten like it once did, and some aches and pains just lingered. Looking in the mirror…
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I don’t need an hour-long workout to recharge my energy. A 10-minute walk around the block, stretching while the kids play, or a quick dance session in the kitchen helps wake up my muscles and boost my mood. Movement creates momentum for me—both physically and mentally. Being a mom means juggling a million roles—chef, chauffeur,…
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I’ve noticed people say a lot about women having babies later in life. You’ve probably heard terms like “geriatric pregnancy” or “advanced maternal age”—and yeah, they kind of make me cringe too. But honestly, having a baby after 35 is way more common these days, and it definitely comes with its own unique mix of…
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Being both a wife and a mom is honestly the wildest ride I’ve ever been on. Some days I feel like superwoman, and other days… well, I’m just trying to remember the last time I drank my coffee while it was still hot. With a toddler in the mix, life is equal parts exhausting and…
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If you had told me in my 20s that I’d be raising a toddler at 40, I would’ve laughed and said, “No way—I’ll be too tired by then!” Well, here I am—40, tired, and chasing a little human who can burn through more energy before 9 a.m. than I manage in a week. And honestly?…
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🚀 Juggling the Chaos: Finding Our Rhythm in Career and Family After 35 Hey fellow mamas! 👋 Let’s get real for a minute. That sweet spot after 35—when maybe you’re settling deeper into your career, or perhaps pivoting to something new, all while navigating school projects, soccer practice, and that ever-growing laundry pile—it’s a lot.…
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(Or, How I Finally Stopped Stressing and Learned to Love the Wrinkles) If you’d told my 25-year-old self I’d be starting this whole mom-thing after my knees already started making “creaky door” noises, I would have laughed. Then I probably would have had a very sensible nap. But here we are. Having a kid when…