The Why...

"It’s critical to take bold action toward your visions, in order to

create success."

And this right here was what helped me take the leap and start this thing! Raising Small Humans has been marinating, developing, and growing in my mind since I had my son Bubba in June 2013. I didn't really know it then, but it was the planting of a seed. The last 2 years has been getting me ready to take this chance, follow a passion, and create a space for moms like me.

Having Bubba was the best and scariest thing I have yet to do. I had always wanted to be a mama. As long as I can possibly remember, my life goal was to have children. So when we got pregnant, I thought, "Man, I'm gonna ROCK this!" No questions, no fear, no problem.

And in the big picture, I totally have. I had a good pregnancy (no sickness, I stayed fit, ate healthy). In retrospect, I had an "easy" labor...whatever that means...and I felt confident in my ability to keep this small human alive, loved and well. What I didn't know is everything that comes AFTER the pregnancy and birth part! WOW. That part is hard.

I felt alone.

I felt inadequate.

I felt helpless.

I felt....tired.

Don't get me wrong. I have a loving and supportive husband. I have a great extended family who was ready to help with whatever I needed. I have friends who had had babies and would offer advice. But I still felt alone.

I wasn't sure what to do next. I didn't have a plan....I didn't even have a PL....which always makes me uneasy. I didn't have any idea if what I was feeling emotionally was normal, abnormal, or straight up crazy. I cried for no reason, and got frustrated when I couldn't get the swaddle right...i mean, seriously! I couldn't get Bubba to sleep through the night, or even long enough to get some decent rest so I always felt like a walking zombie.

My husband tried to comfort me, but no matter what he said or did (even though it was incredibly sweet and caring) it didn't make me feel better. He just didn't understand, and how could he? He wasn't a mess of hormones and breastmilk and baby vomit. I was. And there are just some things you can't understand until you are in it.

Now that I am almsot 2 years out from that experience, I can see a little clearer. I can recognize that I WAS ROCKING it. I just didn't have a way to see it. It makes me think about what I wish I had had when I was going through this.

I wish I had had a support system, a community of moms who had my back, understood what I was going through, and wanted to give and recieve support from other moms. So that is what I'm creating. This small space for big happenings in Mama Life. Being a parent is hard, but having a community who thinks you rock is awesome. That's what "Raising Small Humans" is all about.

Here is what you can expect from Raising Small Humans.

Blog posts by me on life, wellness, fitness and family fun

Video posts with family fun workouts, great tips on getting your small humans active, and pep talks on the fact that you are totally rocking parenting...even when you think you aren't

Blog posts by other moms looking to share their stories or who have really great professional advice to help us get through these different phases

Interviews featuring local business who are making moms lives awesome or are owned and operated by moms

Oppotunities to socialize with other RSH moms and kids (if you are in DFW)

Our "Strong like Mom" programs, which include prenatal strength training, a postpartum series focusing on 8 essential topics regarding your postpartum life, and outdoor group class where small humans are welcomed.

But our biggest project, and my super big love, are the M.o.M Talks (Mom-on-Mom). Here Moms will get to tell their story. Our Motto is Be Heard. Be Inspired. Be You. I cannot wait to release these videos as we move forward!

This is a labor of love and I cannot wait to share this vision with you. It's exciting and scary and it's gonna be totally worth it.

Raising Small Humans is.....

Let's find out together!

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