This post resonated so beautifully with me. I just had a baby and have been considering a social media break to enjoy this time and also just slow down. My mind is so busy and I need to reflect.
You have encouraged me. Thanks for sharing, Molly 💙
Thank you so much for these kind words! Congratulations on your little one. It is such a blessing to take that time to adjust to your new family 🥰 I hope you find the space and patience with yourself to honor that.
Read this a few days ago, but I've kept coming back to it mentally, so here I am! My Substack is a whole diary of a new mom because SO MUCH happens in that first year. I'm only 8 months in, but I think I've only done my hair once and am just not getting back into makeup. haha. Thank you for writing this. I fight the urge to be "put together," but this is real life and real work and sometimes we drink too much iced coffee because we think it's the only thing keeping us alive and our prayers are tear-filled. 🤍
Amber! That is amazing. 💓 I’m so glad you are documenting this season of life as I’m sure you will love having that to look back on. 🥹 It is such an important time for the baby…but often overlooked how incredibly important it is for the mom. Life changing feels like an understatement!!
I very much relate to this. My life got so much smaller when I had babies, and I truly enjoyed it. I didn't have as much social media to distract me, and I did a lot of memory keeping (photos, photobooks, etc) that I don't do as much now. Hmmm.
Fellow first-time mama! I’m right there with you, enjoying the quietude and “smallness” of this new season, cultivating rhythms with a baby in mind. Beautifully shared!
Thank you for writing this, Molly! Coming from a place of always having projects and going places, I've been struggling with my own "smaller" life and your piece really resonated with me. A thought that also helps me is that life won't stay so bound forever as our kids grow —it just expands in different ways!
Yes Sue! I’m naturally more outgoing and I like to be around lots of people! So motherhood was a big shock to my system since it led me inward often. But I’ve heard that encouragement often that it isn’t for forever, so I try to enjoy this season as it is.
This is beautiful. I love what you share about finding God and creativity in the small spaces. My world is small too as my autistic son can't leave the house. Lots to ponder on here thank you.
Oh Molly - I’ve experienced SO MUCH OF THIS. Goodness. You very eloquently said much of what’s been on my heart this past year. I’ve been experiencing it for 6+ years but heavily resisted it. It’s just been the past 12 months that I’ve stopped resisted and fully surrendered to the season I’m in. God has been redeeming my motherhood journey in the most insane and amazing ways!!! Thanks for this article - also wish I could have you over for a cup of coffee while our little play so we could chat over all of this!
My friend is having her first baby soon and I just sent her this 😭
Aw! Thank you so much for doing that. That makes me so happy!! 🥰
This was relatable! Life has slowed down in many ways for myself as well but I know it’s for the best so i’m embracing the new flow of life!
Yes! I love this for us 💓☺️
This post resonated so beautifully with me. I just had a baby and have been considering a social media break to enjoy this time and also just slow down. My mind is so busy and I need to reflect.
You have encouraged me. Thanks for sharing, Molly 💙
Thank you so much for these kind words! Congratulations on your little one. It is such a blessing to take that time to adjust to your new family 🥰 I hope you find the space and patience with yourself to honor that.
Read this a few days ago, but I've kept coming back to it mentally, so here I am! My Substack is a whole diary of a new mom because SO MUCH happens in that first year. I'm only 8 months in, but I think I've only done my hair once and am just not getting back into makeup. haha. Thank you for writing this. I fight the urge to be "put together," but this is real life and real work and sometimes we drink too much iced coffee because we think it's the only thing keeping us alive and our prayers are tear-filled. 🤍
Amber! That is amazing. 💓 I’m so glad you are documenting this season of life as I’m sure you will love having that to look back on. 🥹 It is such an important time for the baby…but often overlooked how incredibly important it is for the mom. Life changing feels like an understatement!!
I very much relate to this. My life got so much smaller when I had babies, and I truly enjoyed it. I didn't have as much social media to distract me, and I did a lot of memory keeping (photos, photobooks, etc) that I don't do as much now. Hmmm.
I loved this 🙌🏼 been going through the same thing over here 🤍
Thank you so much Sarah 💓
Fellow first-time mama! I’m right there with you, enjoying the quietude and “smallness” of this new season, cultivating rhythms with a baby in mind. Beautifully shared!
Thank you for writing this, Molly! Coming from a place of always having projects and going places, I've been struggling with my own "smaller" life and your piece really resonated with me. A thought that also helps me is that life won't stay so bound forever as our kids grow —it just expands in different ways!
Yes Sue! I’m naturally more outgoing and I like to be around lots of people! So motherhood was a big shock to my system since it led me inward often. But I’ve heard that encouragement often that it isn’t for forever, so I try to enjoy this season as it is.
This is beautiful. I love what you share about finding God and creativity in the small spaces. My world is small too as my autistic son can't leave the house. Lots to ponder on here thank you.
Oh Molly - I’ve experienced SO MUCH OF THIS. Goodness. You very eloquently said much of what’s been on my heart this past year. I’ve been experiencing it for 6+ years but heavily resisted it. It’s just been the past 12 months that I’ve stopped resisted and fully surrendered to the season I’m in. God has been redeeming my motherhood journey in the most insane and amazing ways!!! Thanks for this article - also wish I could have you over for a cup of coffee while our little play so we could chat over all of this!
Aw Lyndi! Thank you so much! 🫶🏼🥹 Mom coffees while babies play are my love language these days 🤗 that would be a dream!
I’ve experienced the same thing!!! 🫶🏼🥲👏🏽
An unexpected gift 🫶🏼🥹
I do love it here. And I'm not even a new mama!
Thank you Linda! I am hoping that lots of people can relate so that’s encouraging to hear! 🫶🏼🤗
A tiny life is so grand 🫶🏼🥹