Pregnancy Dreams vs Postpartum Reality

Before my daughter was born, I recorded what I thought would be the very first episode of this podcast.I was 39 weeks pregnant — full of plans, excitement, and a clear idea of what I thought motherhood would look like.Eight months later… listening back to that recording feels a little humbling.Because the truth is — motherhood changed me in ways I could never have expected.The exhaustion.The identity shift.The loneliness of navigating motherhood without a village.And the realization that you can deeply love your baby… while still struggling to find yourself at the same time.In this episode, I share a reflection on those early postpartum months, followed by snippets from that 39-week pregnancy recording — before I had any idea how much my life was about to change.If you're a mom who has ever felt overwhelmed, lost a little bit of your spark, or wondered why no one talks honestly about this part of motherhood…you’re not alone.Welcome to Barefoot & Blooming.