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Riding the waves of motherhood

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As I journey through this new, added life adventure called motherhood, I’m literally riding the waves. Losing my balance and crashing down some days and getting back up to ride out the big monstrous wave with confidence another day. Sometimes it’s all in one day. This adventure requires perseverance (NEVER give up!), strength, FAITH (believe in yourself!), unconditional love, a competition with yourself and a mentality of trusting your gut (and God) and sometimes a punch in the gut! All the things I face as an athlete and now…as a mom. All in one day...would not allow me to step away to plant a few flowers. Motherhood + Quarantine Life Note, I cannot relate to all moms but this is my experience of new mommy life under “stay at home” orders. Being home with an infant who is not quite mobile yet and relies 100% on a caregiver FULL time (24/7)…is HARD! But then, I think about all the other moms. Those who have multiples (whether the same age or various ages) and additiona