What’s the biggest change that happens after becoming a mama? I don’t know that I could pick just one. There’s the whole thing with exhaustion. That’s real! I remember wondering if I would EVER get sleep again. With my first child, I remember feeling like people forgot about me. Everybody wanted to talk to me but they only wanted to talk about my baby. I get it though. He was all I wanted to talk about too. 🙂

That’s kind of where it started though. People made it clear to me that my life was changing and my dreams needed to take a backseat –  indefinitely. They weren’t trying to be Debbie Downer’s. They meant it in the best way possible.  I’m all about my life changing.  I want to be a hands-on, engaging, snuggle party-having mom. I good with making the sacrifices that come with that. I embrace it. So much so, that I had another baby. may 26 dump 036

The thing I couldn’t accept is my dreams taking an indefinite backseat. My thinking is that my dreams are still valid post-baby. They don’t suddenly expire because I have a little person on my hip. What does change is the time I have to pursue those dreams. My priority  is making sure my babies are getting all they need even while I make sure I’m following my heart and pursuing things that I love. It’s not easy, for sure. It can be done though.

I should say here that I’m a “prove you wrong” type of girl. If you tell me I can’t do something, I’ll make it my mission to find a way to do it. I took this same attitude when it came to following some of my dreams after my babies made their way into the world. I’ve accomplished a few things and I have a long list of things I want to do still. The way that I see it, my kids will benefit from seeing me make my dreams a reality. I bet they’ll also be inspired to do the same. I call that WINNING!

Since becoming a mom, I have more friends who are moms as well. A hot topic seems to be all of the things we want to do – one day. Write a book, start a business, launch a blog, etc. From all of our conversations, this guide was born. Meet Get it, Mama! It’s a guide I’ve been working on for what seems like forever. I’m talking practical tips for us to do more of what makes us happy all while rocking our number ONE gig!

I’d love for you to check out my labor of love, it’s FREE! Just click the image below. 🙂

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Tell me, what do you struggle with when it comes to balancing babies and pursuing your passions/dreams?

51 Comments on A labor of LOVE + I named her Get it, Mama!

  6. Everything changes after kids, doesn’t it? I feel like I have a little more breathing room these days, because my boys aren’t babies/toddlers any more.

  7. I think for me it is harder for me to concentrate on what I want more than the kids.I am trying to focus on my dreams but kids always come first :).

  8. My kids were constantly sick- and still are- so the thing I struggle most between having kids and achieving my dreams is cost. I have had to find new ways to do things I want to do.

  10. I found that having a kid was my dream. And then I ended up being more social because I was forced to be out in the playgrounds with the other parents. And then I found blogging which gave me a work outlet, and an opportunity to provide more fun for my family. The road unfolded before me as it does for most of us, and I am grateful!

  12. I don’t have kids yet but I love your perspective! I admire you for going after your dreams and trusting that there’s value in you doing that (for them too!). x

  13. When I was raising my kids, that’s all I did. It was everything to me so my dreams are actually just now starting to appear. 🙂

  14. I can totally relate to what you’ve talked about in this post. I didn’t give up on my dreams I’m just taking things slower than I would have pre baby. I’m still going after what I want, but it’s going to take longer. No big deal.

  16. I started blogging after my youngest son was born. I decided to start a breast pump review site to help moms realize that they could continue to breastfeed once they returned back to work. Then after a medical leave of absence from the work force, I ended up expanding my reach and started Uplifting Families. It has been a labor of love for almost two years.

  17. I really love this post, it’s hard sometimes to find a balance! I always tell myself by me being able to succeed in my dreams only makes me more capable in helping my kids succeed in theirs!

  21. This is a great idea for a book. As moms, we often put everything we want on the sidelines while we take care of our kids. What we fail to realize is that we can do both!

  22. I’m with you, Camesha! Still making my dreams a huge priority after having two sons. It’s totally do-able, and like you said, I think it’s good for our kids to witness! Congrats on the book!

  23. Having kids is such a life-changer. However, I think the way you evolve as a person yourself can be the most surprising part of it all. I love the name you chose!

  27. My biggest problem is time. There does t seem to be enough time to Persue my dreams, work a full time job, take care of my child, and bond with my husband. Sigh. I like sleep too much. Lol

  28. Learning balance has been a work in progress for me. My youngest is off to school this year so I think things will get easier.

  31. Thank you for sharing this. I don’t have kids just yet but it is insightful to see what other moms are going through and their quest to find that balance.

  33. I have a lot of friends who have had children over the years and gave up their dreams when they did. Over the years they came to regret it and eventually got back on their path. I think it is perfectly natural to do, but at the same time, one must continue to live. Life doesn’t stop just because children are born it just becomes different.

  37. It can be very hard to find balance as a mom. I do think I have become an even better mother in the last couple of years.

  40. I would love to write a book! So many changes happened after I became a mom. Biggest being I grew up, fast! I love being a mama… And I love this post!

  42. Balance is a challenge. It can be rough, but with determination it’s possible to pursue your dreams.

  43. My daughter is 10 years old now and I still haven’t slept well since she was conceived-LOL.! Good sleep is definitely a struggle.

  45. I decided to stop working and stay at home with the kids for 7 years. It meant delaying my career but it was worth it.

  47. Camesha Darling – gosh i could feel your passion coming off the page. I’m not a Mama (yet!) but have plenty of soul sisters around me to know that having kids is life changing and nearly all of them have put there lives/dreams on hold “until someday when the kids are older..”

    So having role models like yourself – and passionate and committed ones at that to show them a different way – is oh soooo refreshing, inspiring and motivating.

    And like you so rightly say – its setting an example for your kids that nothing should stop them from fulfilling your dreams – So yes WIN WIN!

    You Go Mama Camesha! 🙂 ❤ ❤ x

  49. hooray for you, camesha! congratulations on making your dreams come true while setting such a fabulous example for your sweet kids (adorable picture by the way!).

  50. The hubs and I are waiting to have kids to get the big dreams out of the way. We’re both the type of people who would put our stuff to the side until it was to late. We’d hate to possibly resent each other or the kids later in life because of that.

  51. What a fantastic guide Camesha!! You are so right, and I admire your energy in being both an awesome mom and an inspiring dream pursuer!! <3

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