A very special guest on the podcast today - my sister, Marci! Marci is a first time mom to baby Marek and shares in this episode about how this emotional first year of motherhood has transformed and humbled her. Marci thought life would be “pretty much the same, but with less sleep”. The reality? “Everything about my life changed”. Marci talks about: Unexpected feeding challenges when starting her baby on solid foods Comparison in motherhood that brought on feelings of fear and shame Navigating changes in her career and the decision to leave paid work for a time The importance of improving communication with her husband and finding connection and common ground outside of their roles as parents Asking for support with the mental load around feeding her baby and baby sleep The pride she feels in learning, growing in patience, and letting go of control I’m so thrilled to share parts of Marci’s story with you - I’m glad you’ve joined us! Resources: Communication Habits of Successful Couples Eight Ways to Keep Your Relationship Healthy During Postpartum and Early Parenting Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: 3 Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed What Kind of Support Do You Need in Motherhood? Take this quiz for a personalized list of free resources! Lovevery Playkits   From Marci: Taking Cara Babies Marci’s instagram: @marcellaruth   See the transcript and show notes on the website.