(This first part was written on Monday, September 10, 2012) Today embarks the day I've stepped a little further from my "shell." Although I'm not as shy as people think, it took a LOT for me to share with the world my newest dream! While I had no clue I was even interested in writing, becoming a mom has brought out SO much in me! Things that I never even knew were inside! Thanks to my beautiful, wonderful son, I now have a book in his honor, entitled "No Nannies Allowed: A Real Mom's Guide To Being A Real Mom" and while my body is shaking with nerves, I am the proudest I have ever been! This is such an amazing accomplishment and I thank God for placing such a wonderful support team around me!
Here's the first draft of my book, which will be available in full version on October 1, 2012!! I will update where it can be purchased, the price etc. (I actually have the BIGGEST headache from nerves as I am writing this!)
(Today, September 12, 2012) Lots of people have inquired on the title and what the book is about! While the title suggests I have written a book on daily tasks as a mother, what we do for baby and how to survive-- that is not it! It is actually a book catered to adapting to motherhood and the impact it may have on new mother's! When I was growing up, watching television, viewing magazines, and even in real life; moms were often depicted as this 'perfect' being who does no wrong, who does literally everything with a smile and was a Super Hero! This was my vision as a mother for a long as I could remember and I expected to transform into this 'Super Mom' when I found out I was pregnant, however, when I had my son and didn't share this same experience, I grew worried. I thought I was a horrible mom for not adapting as quickly as I hoped and began placing so much pressure on myself.
One of my best friends had a baby a couple of months after I had my son and we would talk often when we became overwhelmed and would feel relieved when we saw we shared similar experiences in our rocky moments. After this happened a number of times, we were inquisitive to know if other moms experienced this! We conducted a survey (I don't want to give all the deets, as they are inside of the book!), and discovered that what we experienced was normal; it's just something we as mothers do not like to discuss due to the many pressures of being a mom! Some issues were minor, such as body image issues, while some were major, such as post partum depression. However, we found that as mother's we all have our not so good moments and this doesn't in any way make you a 'bad' mom, but rather a real mom!
My book is an open door to my experience, I held nothing back! And while I was very embarrassed in writing some parts, I know that they've turned me into the mother that I am today! And for that I am extremely proud and grateful!
Please check it out on October 1, 2012! I'm having a 'soft' launch for family and friends on October 6, 2012 and then my hard launch (date yet to be released!) I'm EXTREMELY excited that it's complete! And while people tell me often how major it is-- that part hasn't sunken in yet! I just feel like I've done something that I was called to do, and hopefully my story can help someone else!
Love all! Xxxo :-)
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