I often refer to myself as a work-in-progress mom. I have no delusions about the fact that I’m often feeling my way through the dark, the way women have done for eons.
My evolution into this person called mom has been both startling and gradual. I still remember the day I carried my newborn daughter out of the hospital. I couldn’t believe they were letting me walk out the door with her. I tried to look like I knew what I was doing, but the little voice in my head was warning me that I had no idea what I was getting into.

My daughter is now a precocious Kindergartner. These first six years have transformed me in ways I never expected. Well-meaning friends had warned me about the sleep deprivation, declining fashion sense, and unexpected bouts of uncharacteristic domesticity. But motherhood has also inspired me with new creativity, clarity, and courage. I am learning new things – about my daughter, myself, and what it means to be a mom – each and every day. As my daughter grows up, I am growing too – into a person I had no idea I could be.

Motherhood has also brought me many opportunities. The one I treasure most is the chance to connect with other women who share this journey into motherhood. I’m so grateful that I became a mom now, when all these online tools make discovering new friends, sharing stories, and lending support nearly effortless.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your adventure.

FoBaM Role: Editor-in-Chief, Writer, Curator of Inappropriate Blog Topics

Guilty Pleasure: Dancing with the Stars, my iPhone, seriously dark chocolate

If I wasn’t “just” a mom, I’d be: A rock star, not in the “Hey – you’re a rock star!” way, but a literal rock star. Yeah.

Big Dream: To be the next JK Rowling … only me, and better.

Mommy Mantra: This too shall pass … so enjoy it while you can!

Worst Mommy Moment: Screaming “Just go to sleep!” up the stairs at my toddler, crying in front of my preschooler while slumped in the shower after a really (really) bad day, her broken arm (crib diving), her split forehead (bad judgment on a scooter … even with a helmet!), each time I compromise our quality time by multi-tasking.

Best Mommy Moment: Spontaneous hugs, games of Frisbee at dusk, chasing butterflies, sharing fairytales, getting our groove on to KT Tunstall or High School Musical, each time I see my pride and love reflected back in her eyes and know that she knows how much she is loved.

Contact Jamie – jamiew@fansofbeingamom.com