Ready to Rediscover

I recently saw a quote from Mel Robbins that said “You’ll always feel a little bit lost right before you find yourself again.”

That quote shook me to my core.

Becoming a first time mom at 36 was definitely not the life I had planned or dreamed of. I thought by now I would at least have a kid in elementary school. But here I am with the cutest, happiest, most smiley baby boy who just turned three months old.

Mentally, where I am now is nowhere compared to where I was in December and January. The first couple months were really rough. I struggled with intense postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. The pressure of being a new mom, the sleep deprivation, the all day mindless snacking, the stress of wondering if I’m doing things right… it all added up. It was so scary to be in that place where I felt like I didn’t even know myself anymore.

But, I am in a much better place now. And I’m ready to re-introduce myself to myself. Instead of putting myself last on the priority list, I’m bumping myself up to the top. I’m doing this so that I can show up happily, energetically, and completely for my husband and my son. So, I’m starting on a transformation journey of both body and mind. Am I scared? A little bit. Am I overwhelmed? A little. But am I ready to shed the baby weight and step into the most beautiful chapter of my life with confidence and energy? Absolutely.