Flowers to the Women Who Made Us

Have a story or advice? Send me a note here!The story goes that when I was born, my dad was so enamored with me that he forgot everything else for a second, including my mom, who had just given birth. (I get it, I was adorable.) Once he realized his mistake, he brought her flowers to make up for it. That story always stuck with me because it’s a reminder that even when the baby is the center of the world, we can’t forget the women who carried them here.My dad always told me to learn from his successes and his mistakes, and this was a big one. It is so easy to lose your partner and yourself. When you have a baby. In this episode, I’m reflecting on our second Mother’s Day and the journey from that "dummy-proof" pregnancy test to the third-trimester waddle.In this confession:The "Dummy-Proof" Result: The moment joy, fear, and terror all hit at once on the bathroom floor.The Mama Shift: Acknowledging that as much as my daughter loves me, sometimes she just needs her mom, and I’m grateful for that.The Physical Toll: Reflecting on the permanent changes and the mental strain of creating life.A Legacy of Love: A special shoutout to my wife, my mother (sorry for messing up the modeling career!), and all the women in the village.Support the show