Motherhood — encouragement

Our world is facing uncertainty around every corner right now. While that can easily feel overwhelming, we want to encourage you in your motherhood, even in this season. 

If you are one of the many parents who are homebound with your kid(s) right now, how can you make the most of this time without feeling like you have to do all the things? 

The key is to start slow and remember that none of us have experienced anything like this before! Understand that it will take some time to find a new rhythm for your family dynamic.

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Have you ever noticed the phenomenon that occurs between people who are embarking on something new and exciting and the people who have already traversed that road?

First comes the acknowledgement of your announcement or status change, followed quickly by a pop-up shower on your otherwise sunny parade.

Impending motherhood, especially, seems to invite these type of responses that focus more on the negatives than the positives - sure to leave any expecting mom with more doubts and fears in place of joy and expectation.

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Did you know that many hospitals are now calling that special time immediately following birth the “Sacred Hour”?

That’s because it is sacred. It cannot be re-lived; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment and should be prioritized as such. 

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One of the most common associations we make with motherhood is the concept of a supportive, tight-knit “village” of mothers to build community with. But for many moms this village can be elusive or even non-existent.

BUT -- it doesn’t have to be this way.

It doesn’t have to stay this way. You don’t have to continue through this season without support. We need each other. Motherhood thrives most in conjunction with other mothers - for advice, a listening ear, understanding, encouragement - someone to journey alongside us who really, actually, fully gets it.

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