There used to be a version of me who thought getting my child to nap during the day and sleep through the night would provide me with the break I needed—silly me. Sure, having a set sleep schedule at night helped me plan a date night or girls’ night out here and there, but having to choose between fun or resting up for the day ahead wasn’t ideal. It took me 18 months to realize that this mom needed a break. Sometimes us moms talk about how much of a break we need but we don’t actually take it because of reasons such as not wanting to be away from…

April 11th has always been a day where I celebrate life; it’s the day my birth mother was born. This year’s celebration is extra special because not only am I celebrating her life, I’m celebrating my life as well as my son’s—not for the linear reason you’d think. My mother passed away when I was 11 due to complications after a car accident. Each year I honor her life on the day she was born and try not to dwell too much on the day she left this earth. Last year’s birthday was extra special for me because it was my first time celebrating as a mom. I’d made it…

So many times do come across moms on social media claiming how much they miss being pregnant, but rarely have I heard anyone actually say it in person. I will say that I had a fairly easy pregnancy but that doesn’t mean I miss it. The way I look at it: I carried for 40 weeks and two days and that was more than enough!  When I first found out I was pregnant, I was actually on my way to an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I think that moment set the stage for how I would feel during the majority of my pregnancy. I had FOMO like…