265: Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby

Oct 9, 2024

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In this solo episode, I share what I wish I knew before having a baby, from never being able to have the “perfect” timeline for having kids; to how friendships and relationships might evolve once you become a parent. I talk about the intensity of having your priorities completely shift to another person and away from yourself, why it’s so important to find what makes you feel like “you,” and why giving yourself a window of transition time during your days, especially during postpartum, can be a lifesaver. I also discuss the unpredictability of what works one day with your child versus what might not work the next day, the confidence that comes from being a parent, how important choosing your village is — from your partner, to your friendships — aand more.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On never having the perfect timeline
On your priorities shifting away from yourself
On finding what makes you feel like yourself
Giving yourself a window of time to transition into different parts of your day
On the energy it takes to feed another person
The unpredictability of what works one day vs. what doesn’t the next
On the joy of watching your child experience the world
On the confidence that comes from being a parent
On the judgment you experience as a mom
On how important your village is, including your partner
How your friendships might shift

Listen to Ep 207: “What I Wish I Knew in my Twenties” here

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