Strong As A Second Time Mother

I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on the type of mom I am now vs how I was right after having Penelope. Motherhood has its seasons. In no way do I consider myself an expert mommy, however the confidence I have in myself is on another level.

I remember right after Penelope, I compared myself to so many other moms I saw online. To the point where it was unhealthy mentally. Thinking I had to do things like moms from the internet that seemed like they had it all figured out already. I didn’t want to be seen as the mother that was falling apart. Yes, I shared many moments of vulnerability, but friends… there’s so much you did not see because I was too embarrassed, or ashamed to share.

This time around, I chose to be more transparent. Perhaps because in this season, I DO feel more comfortable in myself as a mom. But also, because I’ve been there as a first time mom thinking I needed to have it all figured out. No girl. I’m here to tell you, you don’t. I don’t want you to compare yourself to me, or any other mom you see online. Just be the best version of you. Let yourself define that.

I can’t even bring myself to compare me as a mom now to me as a mom then because we were living two completely different seasons. So I give myself grace. I chose not to sit and dwell on the fact that P didn’t get “this version” of mommy because I gave her the best I could in the season I was in.

Anyway… just here nursing River thinking all the things. Just thought I’d share. I hope that whatever season you’re in right now, that you live it with great intention, and that you give your best version of yourself.

Un Besito,

Rocío