I’m a first time mom, and I’ve been so excited for this entire pregnancy journey! I’m that person who has had the “baby board” on Pinterest since I’ve been married; even with the thought of not having kids for a while after marriage. I’ve been married to my husband for almost three years. When we decided to start planning to have a baby, I had the whole thing planned out down to the month. I’d get pregnant this month, the baby will be born this month, etc.
I got pregnant right when I planned, and lost my first baby at 5 weeks. I am so fortunate to have been able to get pregnant again (this time with much less planning) and am now carrying my baby boy with less than 8 weeks to go!
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Are You Ever Really Prepared For Your First Baby?
Aside from my crazy planning, I also work full-time at a stressful desk job as well as being a small business owner. Safe to say, I am going non-stop! I’m beyond excited for my baby to be here and be a mom, but I also feel so excited to be just that, a mom and a wife, that’s it!
I will no longer be an employee. I will only answer to 2 people who genuinely need and appreciate me (even when sometimes we don’t feel like it). When my husband and I decided that I would be a stay at home mom, I felt excited at first, but then a sense of fear. I will no longer be a contributor in our household. Would my husband resent me one day? Would I be able to be home most of the time alone with my baby? So many questions came to me!
I started my business about 2 years ago as a Certified Wedding Planner. It’s something that I honestly enjoy, and it’s a way for me to contribute to my family and still raise my son (my most important job). Luckily, I have a very supportive husband who goes along with all of my crazy ideas. So fellow moms, don’t be afraid to raise your babies and still hustle!
Moral of my story as a first time mom, I’ve learned that no matter how much I plan, organize, clean, and over-analyze, I still won’t be fully prepared for the amazing adventure to come. I can only read so many books and pin so many articles on Pinterest (which by the way are definitely a huge help and have so much information!).
I’ve learned to take this pregnancy day-by-day, I’ll raise my baby day-by-day, and run my business as the business comes. This journey is one that is easily taken advantage of, so slow down and enjoy it! A little advice to you, and myself.
Emily DeCastro — Guest Writer
I feel the same exact way, Emily!! My situation is pretty similar with working on my own side businesses now and not a full time, salary job. Kinda scary not contributing in the same way financially but hey–we’re going to be MAJORLY contributing with all the childcare 🙂 Best of luck to you and your new little guy!!
Thank you, Caitlin! I agree, we are definitely still contributing. it’s just getting used to doing it in a different, just as important, if not more, way! Best of luck to you as well!
It is overwhelming but some how it all works out in the end (and it goes by so fast!!)