by Stephany Maurais | Jun 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
There are parts of motherhood I dreamed about long before I ever held my baby in my arms. I pictured the quiet magic of first cries and sleepy-eyed mornings. I imagined wrapping myself around this tiny new life, heart swelling with a love so big it would change...
by Stephany Maurais | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
I watch her toddle across the kitchen floor, soft curls bouncing with every step, and I can’t help but stare at her tiny feet. They were the first part of her I really studied when she was placed in my arms—wrinkled, pink, impossibly small. I remember thinking...
by Stephany Maurais | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Picture I Had in My Head Before I became a mother, I imagined breastfeeding as this serene, instinctual moment—me, holding my baby in soft morning light, bonding effortlessly. I pictured peace. Wholeness. Simplicity. And while those moments have absolutely come,...
by Stephany Maurais | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s a version of stay-at-home motherhood that exists in Pinterest boards and magazine covers—one that smells like fresh banana muffins and looks like perfectly coordinated matching outfits. But for those of us who live it every day, the truth is much more layered....
by Stephany Maurais | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
⸻ The Usual Reactions: “You’ve Got Your Hands Full!” When people hear I have three kids under three, their eyes often widen. I get the comments —“You must be busy!” or “You’ve got your hands full!” And yes, it’s true. My days are full. Full of...
