A Motherhood Journey: What I’ve Learned Along the Way 🤍 and Still learning

A Motherhood Journey: What I’ve Learned Along the Way :white_heart:

Let me introduce myself. My story with Momcozy is part of a motherhood journey that has taught me to carry grief, hope, fear, strength, and love—all at the same time.

In September 2025, I lost my baby girl at 21 weeks. It was a loss that changed me forever. A little over a month later, I found out I was pregnant again—my little miracle. Joy came with fear, and every appointment, pain, and new week felt heavy. At 22 weeks, I was told that my cervix was open and very short. I needed an emergency cerclage, and I spent one of the hardest nights of my life in the hospital crying, praying, and hoping my baby would have a chance.

My cerclage was later removed, my waters were manually broken, and I was induced. I gave birth to my beautiful baby, but our journey continued with time in the NICU for jaundice. Coming home was emotional too. I faced late-night crying, feeling overwhelmed and alone, and difficult days of pumping, breastfeeding, latching, and worrying about my milk supply.

Motherhood has taught me so many small tips and tricks—especially that I do not need to have everything perfect. I learned to prepare my feeding area before nightfall with water, snacks, burp cloths, a phone charger, and clean feeding supplies nearby. Having the essentials within reach made late-night feeds feel calmer and saved me from searching for things while tired.

I also learned to create a gentle nighttime routine. The three-level light on my Momcozy Large Capacity Baby Wipe Warmer became useful as a soft dim light for late-night diaper changes and feeds. Instead of switching on bright room lights, I could choose a gentle setting that helped keep the room calm for my baby and me.

Pumping and breastfeeding taught me patience. I learned that feeding does not always go as planned, and it is okay to ask questions, seek help, and try different comfortable positions. I also learned to keep pumping supplies organized, clean, and ready to use, which made the routine feel more manageable on difficult days.

For moms on the go, one tip I learned is to keep feeding supplies in separate pouches—one for pumping items, one for milk storage, and one for cleaning essentials. It can make it easier to find what you need quickly and feel more prepared outside the home.

My baby is still facing challenges, including a hernia, crying, diarrhea, and vomiting, and I am still learning every day. What has made a real difference is the Momcozy Community. The moms there have supported me through pregnancy, NICU days, pumping struggles, feeding worries, and the emotional moments when I needed encouragement most. Their kindness reminded me that I am not alone.

For me, MomAndMore means remembering that behind every mom is a whole woman—with her own story, pain, dreams, creativity, goals, courage, and love. Motherhood is a beautiful part of who I am, but I am also still learning, growing, healing, and finding myself one day at a time.

Here’s to the little routines that make a big difference, the support that helps us keep going, and every mom doing her best through the hard and beautiful days. You are not alone.:white_heart::white_heart:

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So very sorry about your loss. But thankful God blessed you with a rainbow baby. Wow love what a journey you have overcome! You are so strong, powerful and will make it through. Keep being amazing, thank you for sharing your story and it’s such a pleasure that you’re here with us in this community. Love :two_hearts: & Light :sparkles:

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Your resilience and vulnerability are so inspiring! :cherry_blossom: Holding grief, fear, and love all at once is so heavy, but you are doing such a beautiful job advocating for your miracle baby. Your nighttime prep tips and organizing ideas are absolute gold for tired mamas. Thank you for being such a light in this community! Sending you big hugs :people_hugging:

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Thank you soo much love :blue_heart::blue_heart:! How is baby boy doing?

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He’s doing good, getting bigger every day.

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Wow I am crying , like actually crying I want to hug you through the screen you have been through so much and yet here you are still pushing with your beautiful baby and by the way you are doing an INCREDIBLE JOB you are such a loving mother and all the hard work you put in will just be a memory later on of your power and strength you have and the immense amount of love you pour in

Meeting you through this community has showed me such beautiful mamas but you really stand out to me, such a strong and graceful yet powerful presence and in the best way possible that baby is going to have such an amazing life with you and I’m so happy you are here to share some of that incredibly beautiful energy

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Wow. You are so strong!

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@Jessica2 @Naee @Sergi Thank you soo much ! You guys @Jessica2 @Angel @Naee @Jess3 @Tori3 @Rachel5 @Barb and all the @Momcozy momas have been and are here for me ! I couldnt have dreamed of a much safer place :pink_heart::pink_heart::prayer_beads::pink_heart:! Thank you for always be there, for your love, you support, your advice, your care, your words, your presence :pink_heart:. You make me feel less alone, less worried,and safe ! You guys have become family :pink_heart:!

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Thanks for sharing your beautiful story!:heart: life is full of ups and downs and you’ve made it on the other side. I hope baby girl is starting to feel better !:heart: from one angel mom to another, our babies are looking at us now, killing motherhood :heart::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::heart_eyes::face_blowing_a_kiss: all my love mom!!

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Thanks for making this community better with your presence momma!:heart_eyes::face_blowing_a_kiss::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::heart:

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:pink_heart::pink_heart::pink_heart::two_hearts::pink_heart::two_hearts:all love dear! All love. Yes she is getting better , at least the diarhea stopped a bit , her appetite is coming bit by bit, its the pain of the hernia that still there .i will see another paediatrician to get another advice regarding it

:heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:I’m so happy for you

My husband had a hernia as a baby too! I hope that gets resolved in some way :heart::heart::face_blowing_a_kiss::face_blowing_a_kiss:

It is so wonderful to be on this journey with you. I honestly look forward to seeing more of you every day. You’re such a beautiful woman and mother and I just love our connection. You have been through so much and things are not easy now and it doesn’t sound like they will be super easy anytime soon. I just want to remind you that you are incredibly strong.

I’m so sorry for your loss! I’m happy you have your rainbow baby. It doesn’t sound easy, but I hope things get easier. :heart:

I am so sad to hear about your loss. I know that’s so hard to go through. You have been so strong through everything, and I really admire your strength. Things haven’t been easy on you, yet you persevered. I really hope your daughter starts feeling better and that the hernia heals on its own. You guys have been in my prayers

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Thank you soooo mucg

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