Embracing the Chill - A Pre-Mom's Mantra
Hey Bleu Bells,
Lately, I’ve been on a rollercoaster of emotions with the whole mom-to-be experience. But you know what? Fuck it! I’m learning to let that stress go and embrace a more minimalistic, take-it-as-it-comes approach. Honestly, the last four months had me wound up with a million 'what-ifs' and 'should-dos' racing through my mind. Now? I'm all about that chill life. 😌🌼 I realized I can'’t worry about shit that hasn'’t happened yet. I am beating myself to a pulp trying to figure out what type of mom I want to be for Sariah or have everything perfectly laid out for her, and guess what? She couldn’t care less, lol. I am setting myself up for failure, and I cannot do this to myself anymore. It's what I call self-destruction.
Now, I cannot sit here and say this shit will not happen again, but I will work on not letting my emotions take over my life and cause destruction as I transition into this new life of becoming a new mother. As I say now, One day at a time.
No manual dictates the right or wrong way to gear up for your first baby. And guess what? I’m ditching the rule book. It’s time to enjoy those quiet moments, the solitude, the uninterrupted meals, and even the blissful naps—because soon, it will be a whirlwind of diapers, feeds, and baby giggles. Instead of fretting over every little detail and drowning in the sea of societal expectations, I’m choosing to live in the moment. The future is a land of unknowns, but I’m here to navigate it with a smile and maybe a bit of my signature sass. Why waste time stressing when I could be prepping—with peace and positivity?
Who cares if I’m not all the way together? I’ve never let myself just not give a fuck and just go with the flow. I’m always writing shit down, stressing about shit that hasn’t happened, and then my whole day is fucked up. I need just to let go and let flow. I want to model behavior for my incoming bundle of joy and myself. It's about finding joy in the journey, laughing more, and letting go of petty squabbles.
She moves all day now!!!
Honestly, I don’t want to put myself into early labor worrying about not having enough diapers or decorating her room. I’m over it. Life's too short to sweat the small stuff. So, here’s to making mistakes, learning from them, and fixing what needs to be fixed without losing my cool. We're all beautifully imperfect, and that’s perfectly okay.
“I never said it was easy, it’s just necessary. ”
Remember, Bleu Bells, keep calm, tackle one thing at a time, and embrace the beautiful mess of life. Everything usually works out in the end, and if it doesn’t—it’s just another story for the weekly bleu buzz.
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I want to give a huge thank you to all my Bleu Bells who purchased items on my registry! You all have no idea how much this has helped me transition into this new life! This Saturday is the big day! Well, it’s a day when we celebrate Sariah with friends and family. I am excited to see everyone and laugh, talk, and eat. New beginnings have begun! If you haven’t already done so, check out my registry by clicking on the image below and let me know what you think about the items I selected!
