Spirited Essence Works

Being mom is never an easy job, whether you are a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, especially with a toddler. Just a little over ago, I had the most perfect little boy. Now, I’m 17 weeks pregnant with the second one. This one was definitely a shock. The plan was to wait another year before we would even start trying for the second one but I’m excited that my kids will be close in age. Some of best things in life can be accidental. The initial worries always come flooding in of how will we be able to afford another or will they both get the needed attention deserved? Will I favor one more? Will they get enough educational time from my husband and I? Silly questions that just unnerve you while your hormones are already going crazy.

When I had my first, I knew that sleep was going to be limited and now with the other on the way I know it will be basically nonexistent. What I didn’t expect was how tired I would be baking the new bun in the oven and raising a one year old. Somedays during the first trimester, I was lucky to accomplish keeping the family fed and giving my son a bath. Which to me was the bare minimum of keeping everyone alive. It took so much out of me to not come home from work and pass out. I give props to all the mommas that have already gone through this. Pregnancy isn’t a cake walk in the first place. Well maybe for some, but they are either lying or I’m just not that lucky of a lady.

I can’t wait to meet the new bun in the oven. I even think my toddler is starting to understand that there will be a new addition coming soon. Or he just thinks, “Wow! Mommy’s starting to get a belly.” I’m excited to see how similar or different my two children will be. I know that it will be tough some days. Life is never easy in the first place. I may feel like I’m focused more on the new baby at first, but I’ve already promised myself to make special playtime just for my toddler. Especially time for hugs, which my one year old is always so good about giving. It doesn’t matter if I have a to do list a mile long, when my little one says mom and snuggles, I drop everything to give him special attention. Bottom line, I can’t wait to see what life unfolds and want to give a shout out to all the mommas out there. Mom is a tough job that you are never truly prepared for but that’s why  women are so resilient and strong!