Author Archives: Maritime Mama

Sometimes time to myself is just me putting my makeup on, and that’s ok.I have to remind myself that a little bit of time to sit down by myself is good.Even if it is to just do something as simple as covering the bags under my eyes and applying some mascara.It’s a time to sitContinue reading “Sometimes time to myself is just me putting my makeup on, and that’s ok.”

I have two moods: Worry about everything. Let it be. I’m working on finding a common ground between the two because some days I’m overwhelmed by the amount of things I worry about having to do and other days I’m the complete opposite. I just let it all be. Dishes; laundry, the cat box, probablyContinue reading “I have two moods:”

We all have that one family member🤦‍♀️ Don’t get me wrong; I do enjoy company, sometimes, preferably with a little bit of notice, but this was a huge issue when I first brought my newborn home. People felt entitled to coming and going when they wanted. When having visitors wasnt really something that happened beforeContinue reading “Don’t come over unannounced !”

Postpartum care is important! I don’t think there is enough education for new moms on postpartum care. We are left to our own devices (you know I mean googling) to find out what is best for our bodies both physically and mentally/emotionally. The amount of contradicting information I personally found and read was anxiaety inducing.Continue reading “Postpartum Care Is Important!”

Fed is best. Your babies full belly is best. Your mental health mattering is also best.Hi !I’m a first time mama, I planned to breast feed my son since the day I found out that I was pregnant, we are an exclusively formula feeding family now but I wanted to share my breastfeeding journey.I boughtContinue reading “Fed Is Best”

I never could have imagined just how lonely motherhood would be.Don’t get me wrong; I love being a mother and being with my son fills my heart to contentment, but I’m lonely.He is after all only 7 months old and there is just a social aspect of life that babies can’t fill and moms shouldntContinue reading “I Never Could Have Imagined Just How Lonely Motherhood Would Be.”