I’m Still Me
I was worried I would lose my individuality when I became a new mom. I can see how easy it is to lose yourself in your children.
I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by people who remind me to take time for myself and still try to enjoy some of the hobbies I had before I was pregnant.
Let me start by saying I have been enjoying this time at home and with my little one. And I have also NEEDED this time to recover and figure out the hang of things.
But slowly I am wanting to go out and do more things and I’m finally able to feel more comfortable doing them because Rowan has finally drank from a bottle (and finished it)!
He was choking on all the other bottles we tried but then we discovered it was all about his and the bottles position.
It was a really emotional moment to see him drink from a bottle. The first time he didn’t really need JUST me
(I mean other than the milk IN the bottle😅).
It was really liberating because I’ve been worried about being away from him for too long and him possibly not being able to eat due to not being able to figure out the bottle.
But we finally have it down and I am so excited to get back to working out, going out to dinner with friends, and attending events without having him attached to my hip.
Moms need breaks too and the whole mom shaming thing “oh I see you’re out and about! where’s your little one?!” thing ain’t gonna fly with me.
I am a mom now (and I absolutely love it).
But I’m still Mariyah.
Mariyah the unapologetic yoga teacher and massage therapist who jams to rap music, swears like a trucker, enjoys working out, loves dark humor, AND loves to dance her booty off.
I have to remind myself of that each day.
Because my individuality is what keeps me a happy person.
Happy mom, happy baby.