So many mama's can relate that once teething sets in, trying to scramble and find the right teether that your baby will enjoy is challenging. You want something that your baby will enjoy. You want something that is safe and free from toxins. Ultimately, you want something that is easy to clean.

This is a trying time for so many parents and families. We are faced with sacrifices we never knew would exist and there is so much added pressure trying to maintain work and home life. While we are feeling upset and stressed out, there are some things to be grateful for. These will never take away the many struggles we faced, but I wanted to show you that not everything was crap!

I was holding my baby girl, when all I could think about was "How did I fail at this?". I had one job to do and so far, I have failed. I reminded myself of my "mom" group. They were the ones who uplifted me and reminded me that it is not the delivery that defines who we are. The delivery is "just" the exit.

Becoming a mother is the most rewarding life change that I have experienced. It completely consumes my attention and emotional well-being. Undoubtedly so, how could it not? I've planned for this time and carried my daughter for 9 months. I was home with her for 1 year and I will now spend the next lifetime being there for her, being her mom. On the flip side, I find being a mom, and being a working mom in today's society, extraordinarily hard.

Leading up to and returning to work, I started doubting my decision. The excitement mixed with fear, anxiety, and nervousness became so surreal. Don't get me wrong, all of these feelings are to be expected. As any new mom would do and with the realization that there isn't another option, I put one foot in front of the other and carried on for days, weeks, and months.

REAL milestones are what you won't find in books... Let me tell you what you have to look forward to!

A lot of us know how difficult it is being a mom. I’m not just referring to motherhood in the sense of preparing lunches, picking up your children after school, and juggling schedules. I mean at the very beginning from the time your body is creating this tiny human inside your belly.