I was holding my baby girl, when all I could think about was "How did I fail at this?". I had one job to do and so far, I have failed. I reminded myself of my "mom" group. They were the ones who uplifted me and reminded me that it is not the delivery that defines who we are. The delivery is "just" the exit.

Advice from books is only good advice if your child has read the book. Do what is right for you, what is right for your family. There is no perfect mom, there is only one mom who will make mistakes, who takes breaks, and who finds time for herself. A mom that is happy, is a child that's happy!

REAL milestones are what you won't find in books... Let me tell you what you have to look forward to!

A lot of us know how difficult it is being a mom. I’m not just referring to motherhood in the sense of preparing lunches, picking up your children after school, and juggling schedules. I mean at the very beginning from the time your body is creating this tiny human inside your belly.

From the moment your baby is cradled in your arms, your life instantly changes. You naturally adjust the time you once had all to yourself or with your husband, to now spend caring for and loving the child you both have created.

From the moment you find out you are pregnant, you start to think about all things that come with being pregnant, and after your baby arrives. You spend hours researching from all the foods you can and cannot eat, to nursery decor and baby proofing the house. One of the most important things that you start to think about is your birth plan.