The new mommy

4 months...4 months that Liam has been out of my belly. Today we went for his 4 month check up. He is perfect! All my fears of him not gaining weight, or growing in height were put to rest today. He is a healthy baby who is right on track. He weights 16 lbs and is 25 inches long.......putting him in the 65th percentile for weight and 43rd for height. As someone who is a worrier, seeing him at his 1 month and 2 month appointment and be lower in the percentiles didn't give me a lot of concern, but in the back of my head I wondered if he would catch up. He was lower in height, and even though he was putting on a good amount of weight, I put the blame on myself a bit....was I not feeding him enough?? did I not do something right while he was in my belly??? Seeing the doctor so please with his development and growth in the appointment made me look at things in a different perspective. Liam is going to grow how he is going to grow. I can't fret about his height, or...

A blog?!?!?!? Why write a blog.... As a new mommy, I have had a hard time with postpartum and adjusting to all the changes that come with being a mom. Am I the best writer in the world? NO!!! Do I have the best grammar when writing? NO!!!......but the other week when I was reflecting and taking a few minutes for myself as I try to do everyday, I thought to myself...I should start a blog. Not for attention or because I am hoping people will read (if people read and can relate to then great!!!), but a way for me to express myself and document emotions, feeling and the journey of motherhood. I have always wanted to be a mommy, as every little girl dreams of, just like getting married. When I found out that I was pregnant, I went through a whirlwind of emotions. I was a pretty selfish person that loved coming home from work and watching tv or going shopping. My life was going to be so different. Sure, I love kids, that's why im a teacher, but at the end of the day the...