My promise. {A new mothers promise to her son}

As a first time mom I had many ideas of what being the perfect mom was.

Those thoughts were short-lived. I feel my progression from a paranoid researcher of every detail, to a more go with the flow vibe. Motherhood is a journey like no other, and worth every single moment.

Our little guy inducted us into this whole parenthood thing with a hazing in the first few weeks. The short list starts with tests for potential tethered spine/spina bifida, tongue and lip ties, not regaining birth weight, suspicious birthmark on his face, then the terrifying sound of him having breathing attacks(Laryngomalacia). All on top of moving across country, sleep deprivation, cesarean healing, and just learning. At times I was not sure which way was up. How could I be the perfect mom to him with all of this going on?!

There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.’- Jill Churchill

Life has perfect timing though, and I fully believe it was all meant to be. It was stressful, it was hard, and it gets easier every day {until we hit another bump in our learning curve}. It is glorious, it is what I prayed and hoped for, and being a mother is everything I could have ever dreamed of{and more!}. I can do my best and there is no such thing as perfect.

This is my promise to my baby boy: I promise to be the best mom I can be,and that I will give it my all to help him grow up to be happy, healthy, and the best he can be.

Our little boy has Laryngomalacia, a floppy windpipe if you will. It is mild, but he still has complications. It has been difficult to navigate not only the health care system, but to advocate for his needs. All providers have had differing opinions, moving across the country and starting over at 6 weeks was even more complicated. I have shed many tears about the process, the difficulties, and just plain being sad for my little baby having to be seen by so many doctors.

With all the stressors, and learning that has come with taking care of this little human, I wanted a unique way to remember my promise. I have a phone full of giggles and gummy smiles, but I wanted something a little more to commemorate my miracle baby- and I found my way to this bracelet.

I use it to remind myself during long waits at doctor’s offices, hold times on the phone, and just over all long nights– I will be a good mom, not perfect, but the best mom I can be. Having that little reminder on my wrist everyday is the perfect place to keep me focused on giving it my all every day; for my Miracle Baby.

I researched everything prior to his arrival from lotions, to crib sheets. I wanted the best for my little guy in every single item, and cream. My family and the beautiful hospital we gave birth at started us with Pampers, and we only strayed twice to quickly realize it was the only brand for us.

When I was contacted to apply for the #MothersPromise campaign to work with Pampers and Walmart I was SO excited. I praise Pampers to all those who will listen. Pampers Premium Care Diapers and sensitive wipes are the only thing we use now. They are both available at Walmart and Walmart.com, and on sale!! I now spread the Pampers love by gifting to other expecting parents <3Top tier, high quality diaper : 5 Star skin care, hypoallergenic, wetness indicator, unique absorb away liner, breathable inside & out, extra absorb channels!