A New Me.

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Being a mother is both rewarding and life-changing. It’s a new door that opens and reveals an untapped side of you.

Making the decision to stay at home with my baby was very tough for me. By nature, I am a leader and I enjoy organizing teams and projects. I had a career mapped out and I knew what came next. In my career, I have been lucky enough to inspire people to be healthier. I have helped people lose weight, communicate better with their doctors and take significant steps in their lives to make better health decisions.

11902298_10103010209502912_2356813587776244852_nWell, being a Mom has totally pushed me out of my need to be organized at all times tendencies.  I now push myself to say “that’s good enough”! The first few months of motherhood were really hard for me. I had these ideations that I would get things done, keep a tidy home, and have order. It didn’t help that I had a baby with allergies or what they thought was colic. For about 5 months or so I was only getting 1-2 hours a night of sleep. The GI Specialist and her doctor thought she may have had Hirschsprung’s disease which would have required multiple surgeries. I was devastated and decided to stay home and care for her. I felt unsuccessful at being a Mom because everything felt so out of control. I hear this is normal. I am happy to say that after all of the swirl with her health, she is putting on weight now, I am sleeping better,  and she is a happy little thing. It has been a blessing that I have been able to spend these happy moments with her.

Fast forward to having an 8 month old and I am very changed. I am happy if I brush my teeth and actually finish a morning cup of coffee! Who knew I had this in me?  My days are fulfilling me in new ways. It’s the quiet moments I relish in that will slip away. Her little grin, her baby steps, and being able to smile at my husband while he works from home.

I still haven’t made the decision when I am going back to work full-time, but for now I am content. A feeling I have never felt. A new me. A new identity which I am learning to be proud of. When I do go back, I want it to be a role that is fulfilling, creative, and where I can make a difference. We’ll see what this new chapter brings!

My Silly Starfish

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My name is Sherrie and this is my first blog. I recently made the leap from career woman to stay-at-home Mom. My daughter Harper, my Silly Starfish was born in February 2015. She was frank breech and came during one of the biggest blizzards Boston has ever seen! Since then my life has flipped and twisted into a crazy hoopla I never saw coming. I am here to share about the insanity of being a Mom and what I have learned the hard way!

Everything about me has changed-which left me feeling excited, confused, a little frantic and content all at the same time. Motherhood is an intense evolution. There really is nothing that can prepare you for it. You just take a leap, cross your fingers, close your eyes (no don’t) and figure it out! There are so many times I have said to myself, what the hell am I doing?

Motherhood is really strange too. It’s a part of you that has always been there but the door was never opened. Since she was born I have changed. I am more worried, selfless, strong and brave. My appearance is also down the tubes. Yoga pants and a t-shirts are my business professional now.  I also made some mistakes along the way but have always tried my hardest and best. I tell myself that there is no one way to be a perfect Mom but many ways to be a good one. It’s really easy to get hard on yourself. Pre-baby, I pictured making dinners, keeping a neat and nicely decorated house and having a happy little girl who I never pictured crying. Her colic and allergies snapped me silly out of that unrealistic vision!

Overall, my posts will mostly be light-hearted, imperfect and fun. Topics will mainly be about my trial and tribulations of motherhood and parenting. Although, if I find excellent resources to pass on- I will share them! Occasionally, I will throw in some topics referencing my career in health communications, media and IT. I also love D.I.Y. projects and interior design. I can’t wait to share my baby’s room design project with you as well!

So here’s my first blog post. I can’t wait to get to know you and share my crazy life. If you ever have a question for me, feel free to reach out to Sherrie@thesillystarfish.com.

Thanks for swinging by!

Sherrie