Becoming a mother is life-changing in nearly every way. Some days are magical, some days are survival. You have new priorities, hopes, worries, perspectives, and identities - your world is all new.
And it’s never been so full.
If you want to embrace change, learn and grow, and bloom in motherhood - you’re in the right place.
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Becoming a mother is life-changing in nearly every way. Some days are magical, some days are survival. You have new priorities, hopes, worries, perspectives, and identities - your world is all new.
And it’s never been so full.
If you want to embrace change, learn and grow, and bloom in motherhood - you’re in the right place.
Valerie: A first year of amazement, vigilance, and control | Episode 14
Blooming in Motherhood
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2 years ago
Valerie: A first year of amazement, vigilance, and control | Episode 14
Today's guest is Valerie Probstfeld, MSN, FNP-BC.
Valerie is a nurse practitioner and mother of three. Valerie shares in this episode about the amazement she found in her first year, along with the vigilance and control she felt she needed to hold on to during and after her baby's NICU stay - "within the first 10 minutes of my child’s birth, the illusion of control was ripped away from me."
Valerie talks about:
Studying for the "motherhood exam like I was going to get an A+"
Learning to cope with fear and anxiety to be present in the moment
The unique challenges of navigating a NICU stay as a mother AND a medical provider
Building new ways of thinking and reacting
Advice to mothers to take photos to preserve memories
Cultivating and practicing self-compassion
Shifting ambition in motherhood and following her passion for supporting moms
"At the end of the day, I’m an imperfect mom who loves - and that’s really all that matters."
About Valerie:
Valerie Probstfeld, MSN, FNP-BC is a nurse practitioner who received her bachelor's degrees from Bradley University in nursing and music. Valerie also holds a master's degree from Yale University. Valerie has experience in pediatric neurology as well as primary care.
Valerie encourages moms to love as an action while living life more authentically. You can check her out at her website: tomomistolove.com and social media: @valerie_probstfeld.
Valerie also has a podcast available on Spotify, Apple, and Google called "To Mom with Valerie Probstfeld, NP"
Resources:
Therapy for NICU Moms
How We Get Thru Course : Having a Baby in the NICU
(Get a free month of How We Get Thru with this link!)
Photographing the First Year: Expert Interview with Miranda Hayek
Blooming in Motherhood
Becoming a mother is life-changing in nearly every way. Some days are magical, some days are survival. You have new priorities, hopes, worries, perspectives, and identities - your world is all new.
And it’s never been so full.
If you want to embrace change, learn and grow, and bloom in motherhood - you’re in the right place.
