What You Used to Know

There was a time when you thought you were wise. A time when you thought you had answers. A time when you didn't fixate on nap times and the question "what's for dinner?" And isn't it always when we gain some semblance of perceived understanding that it's time to become a student again?

MotherhoodJamie GreenwoodJune 28, 2017mothering, new mother, parenting, new babies, newborn, doing hard thingsComment

Nowhere to Hide

All newness is tough. New kid in school, new relationship, new job. And what we’re being asked to remember is that firsts are also an invitation to touch upon our resilience and the possibility of adventure.

MotherhoodJamie GreenwoodApril 21, 2017mothering, new mother, newborn, new babies, postpartum, showing upComment

Never Say Never

Round the clock feeding. Sleep deprivation. Aching back. Cracked nipples. Clothes that are now throw-up catchers. And the shit. Literal shit that somehow finds its way out of diapers and onto legs, hands, feet, and ears.

MotherhoodJamie GreenwoodMarch 26, 2017mothering, new babies, doing hard things, parenting, postpartum, new motherComment

Change is Guaranteed

Don't wish away what is such a sweet, tender, hard, exhilarating and ultimately short time. The two of you have the rest of your lives to be older. In fact, older is guaranteed.

MotherhoodJamie GreenwoodMarch 15, 2017mindfulness, being present, breathe, mothering, new babiesComment