Jan 30, 2023 | Motherhood, Parenting, Working Mom
I have what I call a working mom’s anxiety and it has perpetuated since having my second baby. I believe it derives from mom guilt, but it kicks in strong when I start to think of getting a babysitter for the weekend. It starts by asking a simple question like why...
Jan 28, 2023 | Motherhood, Running
My Postpartum History My postpartum return to running after having my second baby has not gone as smoothly as it did after my first. I have had to start and restart walk-jogging so many times at this point. I started my first attempt at a return the week before going...
Jan 3, 2023 | Military Spouse, Motherhood, Parenting, Working Mom
Today is the penultimate day. Tomorrow I return to work full-time after being off work since November when my sweet baby was born. My mommy heart is broken. I am a mixed bag of emotions today. I keep catching myself tearing up, but I don’t want to cry. I want to go...
Dec 14, 2022 | Military Spouse, Motherhood, Running
Today I wanted to share with you my top 3 tips for returning to running postpartum based on my first experience. Before I learned these, attempting to run was short and chaotic. I felt as if I was running around in circles trying to get it right because either I was...
Dec 12, 2022 | Motherhood, Running
Running Goals When it comes to running, the first thing you have to ask yourself is what is my goal, or what is my purpose? Without the answer to this question, you’re really running around aimlessly. Although, running aimlessly can very well be the purpose of...
Dec 10, 2022 | Motherhood
So it’s like this: I’m tired I’m overwhelmed I’m mad I’m Jealous I’m full of self-pity And I feel alone I know I am in the thick of it, but I am an overwhelmed mom. I have an almost 23-month-old toddler and a 4-week-old baby. I know things get better. I love my...
Dec 8, 2022 | Military Spouse, Motherhood
What I Wanted For starters, I wanted more than anything in the world for my husband to be there when our first was born, but due to his military service, he was gone for training. Our first would be 4 months old before she met her dad for the first time and it would...
