Becoming a Mother of Two

Hey there, fellow mamas,

If you're reading this, chances are you're on the same wild and wonderful journey of motherhood that I'm on. And let me tell you, it's one heck of a ride – especially when you find yourself becoming a mother of two in under two years. 

When I first learned I was expecting my second bundle of joy so soon after my first, I was filled with a whirlwind of emotions – excitement, apprehension, and down right just scared shitless. How would I manage two little people under two? Would I have enough love, patience, and energy to go around? Could my body handle expecting so early after an emergency C-section with my daughter? And most importantly, could I handle the chaos and unpredictability that comes with being a mom of two tiny humans?

As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, I quickly discovered that motherhood – especially the journey of becoming a mother of two – is a beautiful mess of highs and lows, triumphs and challenges, laughter and tears.

Let's talk about the highs first. Oh, the highs! There's nothing quite like the overwhelming rush of love and joy that fills your heart when you hold your newborn baby in your arms for the first time – not once, but twice. Watching my two little ones grow and develop, witnessing their first smiles, their first steps, their first words – these are the moments that make all the sleepless nights and endless diaper changes worth it.

But let's be real – motherhood isn't all sunshine and rainbows. There are plenty of lows too – the sleep deprivation, the endless crying (both theirs and mine), the never-ending pile of laundry, and the constant juggling act of trying to meet the needs of two tiny humans while still holding onto a sliver of sanity.

And then there are the real parts – the parts of motherhood that no one talks about, but every mom experiences in one way or another. The guilt – oh, the guilt! Am I spending enough time with each of my children? Am I doing enough to stimulate their development? Am I failing as a mother because I can't seem to get it all done?

But here's the thing – motherhood isn't about being perfect. It's about being present. It's about showing up for your children, day in and day out, even when you feel like you're barely holding it together. It's about embracing the messy, chaotic, beautiful journey of raising tiny people and finding joy in the little moments, even when the days are long, and unpredictable and the nights are even more so.

So to all the mamas out there – whether you're a mother of one, two, three, or more – I see you. I hear you. And I'm right there with you, navigating the rollercoaster of parenthood one day at a time.

With love, solidarity, and a whole lot of matcha lattes,

Samatha - Mama of Two