MomAndMore Brand Day - Motherhood expands my life by…

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Motherhood expands my life by showing me that I can do way more than I thought I could. :white_heart:

I’ve discovered that I can be a working mom of two, take care of my family, keep working on my career, and somehow keep everything moving… even on those days when I really feel like I can’t do it anymore. :joy:

Being a mom has definitely made me stronger, but it has also taught me that I don’t have to do everything on my own. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to go to therapy. It’s okay to have a bad day and admit that I’m overwhelmed.

I’ve also learned that having time for myself is not selfish. Sometimes I just need a coffee by myself, some quiet time, to go out, listen to music, or do something that has nothing to do with being a mom. And honestly, those little moments help me feel like myself again. :hot_beverage::white_heart:

Motherhood has also changed the way I see my priorities. I’ve learned to set boundaries, say no when I need to, and stop feeling like I have to be everything for everyone.

And probably one of the biggest things I’ve learned is that I can still have my own dreams. Becoming a mom didn’t mean giving up who I was before. I’m still a woman with goals, interests, a career, and things I want to accomplish. My life just looks a little different now, and that’s okay.

Some days I feel like I can handle everything, and other days I’m just trying to survive until bedtime. :joy: But I’m learning to give myself grace either way.

Motherhood didn’t make my world smaller. If anything, it made me realize how much I’m capable of, how important it is to take care of myself too, and how I can build a life where being a mom, having a career, having dreams, and still being me can all exist together. :white_heart:

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Amazing post mama! I love all of it! Yes it’s okay to ask for help especially when you are having a rough day! Having someone to talk to is a huge help! Being a mother has so many challenges. I’m glad you have an amazing support system.

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Thank you! It was hard to accept that I couldn’t handle everything, but here I am, raising my hand on my difficult days and saying, “It’s okay not to be okay.” :heart:

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I loved reading this post! Yes, I agree we got to take care of ourselves (easier said than done) before we can take care of others! Drink that coffee mama, I do every morning and now my baby legit thinks he can steal my coffee and have a sip himself smh hahaha. I think it’s the oat milk he likes! Do you like yours iced or hot? :slightly_smiling_face:

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What a beautiful post mama!!! You are a mom and you are YOU AND IT IS OKAY to ask for HELP!!

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@Sadies Hahaha, my baby wants anything I bring near my mouth immediately! I have to hide sometimes hahaha :rofl: I like it hot, especially because it’s always cold where I live! What about you? Do you drink it cold or hot? :pink_heart:

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@Jessica2 Aww, thank you so much, mama! :pink_heart: I’ve been so inspired by so many mamas here, reading your stories and seeing how strong and brave you all are. :raising_hands:t3:

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Oh yes! Mine too sneaking around to have a snack in peace is top tier mom moments :laughing: I like mine iced :ice: :hot_beverage:

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Asking for help has been my biggest struggle… Feels like I have to shoulder it all. Thank you for this as another reminder that sometimes we need help and it’s OKAY

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And your story is just as inspiring and beautiful!!! I can’t wait to see more mama thank you for being here you make this space so much lighter and warmer

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Hahaha, I feel so weird hiding and stuffing my face with food whenever I feel like he’s about to see me :joy:

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I understand you so much! I feel responsible for so many things—as a homemaker, at work, as a daughter, wife, mother, etc. But we shouldn’t have to do it all alone :heart: Who takes care of us?

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Omg, thank you so much! I feel so lucky to be here, to be heard, embraced, and understood by all of you. :heart:

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Oh hey momcozy model!

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Well said!! I love this :heart:

We women can do it all!! If there’s a will, there’s a way :heart:

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Balancing a career, two kiddos, and taking time for yourself is no small feat. Keep shining, mama! :growing_heart:

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Yayyyyyy!

Of course, yes! Superwoman :star_struck:

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It’s the biggest challenge of my life! Hahaha. My chaotically beautiful life <3 Sending you a big hug, Mom! :heart:

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Me??? YOU!!! Gorgeous! :cherry_blossom: