5 Things I wish I had known

“Just Wait” is a phrase I heard quite often upon entering Motherhood. You could always hear the sense of knowing in their voice. Like they knew more than me about motherhood and I had it coming. I think when people say this, they are saying this from their experience. I think they don’t always know what to say, so they say that. I don’t think they mean it as ill-intentioned.

As a new mom though, these comments always made me cringe just a little. While motherhood is hard, I also think motherhood is amazing and there are parts that I wish I had known before becoming a mom.

Here are my 5 things I wish someone had told me before becoming a mom.

That the newborn season is hard but not forever

The newborn season is hard for sure. But, it is truly so quick. You will go from sleepless nights, adjusting to a completely new way of life to sleeping through the night again. I’m not saying you’ll be rested, because let’s be honest toddler life is an adjustment too! But, I will say that the newborn life feels so far away now. There are some mornings that I still have to myself. I wish someone had told me that it won’t last forever. It won’t be hard forever.

Soak it all In

I truly try to soak in the moments of motherhood because as I mentioned above, it goes fast. While that is comforting on the hard days, it’s also a good reminder that they are only little once. So, I try to snuggle extra when I can, soak in the sweet things she is saying right now and taking all the pictures. I print a lot of my photos out still. When I can, I make them black and white and put them in a frame!

You’ll be okay

I was terrified to become a mom. You know those people that are naturally so great with kids? They are the friend that was asked to babysit, they are fun around kids? Yeah, that’s not me. I believed for a long time that I wouldn’t be a good mom. Guess what? I might not be the most amazing mom, but I do think I’m okay at it! I think when you become a mom, there are natural instincts that kick in. You figure it out. You are tougher than you think and you are the mom your child needs.

You will love being a mom

I wish I had put the fears aside and known it will be the most challenging yet rewarding thing you have ever done. Obviously I can’t go back and tell myself that. But, I will say it is the most amazing, fun, hard thing I have ever done. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a mom to the best little kid!

Your life will not be over

The next thing I wish someone had told me is that my life will not be over. In fact, it will be even more fun! The first year of my daughter’s life, we went on a family trip together and it was so much fun. Yes, our life revolves around her schedule and nap time right now. But, for the most part we don’t let having a kid stop us from getting out there or doing things. It has been the best showing her the world around us and experience things for the first time through her little eyes.

I hope this list encourages you. I have truly loved being a mom. But, you are not alone if you also had fears at the beginning. It’s totally normal. Also, just wait until you have the best times with the best little person! :)