I remember the transition into motherhood being a bit like a slap in the face (but with all the smooshy love feelings. . .of course).

“You mean they are going to just let me walk out of the hospital with this baby? But I don’t know what I’m doing!”

And that quote came from someone (me) with a Master’s Degree in 0-3 child development, a lifetime of babysitting experience and at least seven Cabbage Patch Kids.

It’s hard to go from only worrying about your needs (and your spouse’s) to keeping a human being alive. . .24/7.

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This week God impressed upon my heart the need to encourage the new mom readers/listeners. He kept repeating himself.

Then I got Victoria Wilson‘s email message about guest posting on my site from the perspective of a new mom. And I did the natural (crazy) thing and scheduled a time to interview/chat with her. . .and recorded our convo to publish for y’all.

If you know a new mom who needs encouragement that she’s not alone in all-the-feelings, then pass this podcast along.

What we chat about:

• Importance of knowing you aren’t alone in your mental struggles with this new role.
• The mom spectrum–from not wanting to be a mom to always wanting to be a mom, but having a hard time with the reality.
• How your marriage is affected by a new baby–the mom’s center shifting towards the child and the husband being left out.
• How to not micromanage your husband’s interaction with the baby.
• The appropriate use of technology to keep your marriage healthy.
• Remembering you have children in your home less time than you will be a mother to adult children.
• Coming to an agreement with your husband on parenting issues–sleep training, etc.
• The benefit of husbands who aren’t overly influenced by parenting trends. . . listening to his perspective before running them over with all-the-articles.
• When parenting resources conflict, what should parents do?
• Remembering God made you for your baby and trusting He gave you all you need to care for him/her.
• Physical strength from the Lord is a real thing.
• How motherhood takes you to your most broken, most reliant place.
• My husband’s favorite advice for new parents.
• How to transition from no kids to kids, with your girl friendships.
• Ideas for connecting with other new moms.
• Tips for extroverts in getting social needs met.
• Importance of having a “thing” you pour yourself into outside of motherhood.
• Don’t use every nap to clean up the house–a permission slip to nap yourself and do your soul thing.
• Making time in your schedule for God–figure out what time works best for you.

Connect with Victoria:

Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook :: Instagram :: Pinterest

Show Notes:

• www.VictoriaEasterWilson.com/GodCentered –Victoria’s favorite new mom reads
• Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
  
  by Marc Weissbluth (**Amazon affliate link)
• “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
• Gone Girl (not “Girl Gone” like I labeled it on the podcast…oi vey!) by Gillian Flynn**
• Victoria’s new novel, “Re’and”.
• Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
  
  by Jen Wilkin**

“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” Isaiah 40:11

He gently leads you. . .

be gentle to yourself, sweet new mom.