Celebrating 5 Years of Motherhood
I never thought my son’s 5th birthday would feel like a milestone for me, but here we are! In today's episode, I’m sharing my journey to motherhood. I talk about the lessons I’ve learned, plus a few favorite books that have supported me along the way.
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Celebrating 5 Years of Motherhood
Today is my son Owen’s 5th birthday, which has me thinking all about my journey to motherhood. I was pregnant three times in three years. The first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 9 weeks. Then we welcomed Owen into the family. (Click here for his birth story.) Two months before Owen’s 2nd birthday, Merritt arrived. (She is 3 now and I still haven’t shared her birth story.)
On the first day of 2021, I found out I was pregnant again. Things feel very full circle right now with Owen turning 5, getting ready to start Kindergarten, and a new baby arriving in September!
A Few Lessons I’ve Learned
The biggest lesson I learn over and over again is that motherhood is different than what I expected. Part of that is because I’m not the mother I imagined I would be.
A very pleasant (and unexpected) surprise is the community I’ve found in motherhood.
Something I’m always realizing is your first is always your first. That means you’re constantly learning the next new thing alongside them.
Favorite Books from My First Five Years of Motherhood
Momma Zen and Hand Wash Cold by Karen Maezen Miller
I’ll Be Back Next Week
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Credits
Theme song is Wildflowers by Gyom
Image credit by Angela Doran Photography
