Postpartum

The Early Days Round III

The first few days and weeks after having a baby are so tender. There are joys and challenges. I wrote about becoming a mom for the first time and those early days in 2018 after having Sadie, and then what it was like going from one to two kids in 2022 after welcoming Mordecai. Here we are in 2025 and I’m back with more reflections and a touch of oversharing because it wouldn’t be me without a bit of oversharing 😜

Right now, we’re right in the beginning days of being a family of five! As I start to type up this post, I’m just twelve days postpartum. I know I’ll look back lovingly on these words and life will be different even a few weeks from now. I love documenting this time because it’s so intense–less sleep and a new adjustment–but the delight of bringing home a new baby is just unreal and intense in its own happy way. So, let’s dive in! (more…)

Postpartum: Six Weeks Out

The past six weeks have absolutely flown by in a blur of joy, sleep deprivation, snuggles, never-ending laundry, smiles, and some tears.

Mom with newborn baby sitting on her lap

I wanted to check in and (over)share how things are going now as we emerge from the early days postpartum. I jotted down thoughts in the notes app on my phone, and I decided to categorize everything into three sections: body, emotions, and favorites. As always, I promise to keep it real! (more…)