03/10/2026
On Maternity Leave until May 26th!
Felt right to finally announce this on her due date đ
We welcomed Lowen Jane on February 17th!
Second time mom maternity leave thoughts:
-This time around feels much less overwhelming and way more relaxed. Approaching the lack of sleep with a different attitude and knowing that every phase is temporary has been a game changer for me. And of course lots of coffee.
-So grateful for all my amazing supports of my husband, family, friends, and neighbors and wouldnât be able to survive without them.
-Sundown scaries hit me hard with my first baby and I havenât had them at all this time. I attribute a lot of that to preventively upping my medication knowing that this is a difficult time due to healing, lack of sleep, and adjusting to life with two kiddos.
-Intrusive thoughts are common in postpartum and have definitely creeped in here and there, but remembering that thoughts are just that and they only have as much power as I give them.
-Things Iâm loving: slow mornings, baby snuggles, watching my son be the sweetest big brother âşď¸
-Things Iâm not loving: night sweats, constant dishes, being pooped on.
Grateful for this time- itâs hard, but it is beautiful!