Racheous

Rachel is a mom who openly shares her personal struggles and pain of losing a baby during pregnancy. She is a new mom to a little boy and started blogging about her life in February 2008.

Mom Blog Name:

Racheous: The Mum. The Wife. The Woman.

Twitter Member Name:

@Racheous

Why Did You Begin Blogging:

It first served as a journal for my husband and my journey to conceive our first child. I love to write, create and inspire.

Reason for Being a Stay-at-Home Mom:

Baby boy

Before Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom:

A Nanny.

Most Rewarding Part of Being a SAHM:

The magical moments: from his 'firsts' to his ritual morning gummy grin to watching him experience something new for the first time and knowing I created him, nurture him and teach him. But really, it all comes down to being able to be there - in the moment - and be the person who reads to/comforts/sings with/bathes with/smiles with/walks with/explores with him. Knowing that I am all he needs. Being a Mum is phenomenal.

Biggest Challenge You Face as a SAHM:

I lost my first pregnancy. Add to that suffered from anxiety in general and my pregnancy and early weeks of my son's life were hard. There's no two ways about it. I also suffer from postnatal depression and anxiety attacks (although I haven't had an anxiety attack since he was 2 weeks old) which is just something I never considered. It all centres around my fear of losing him, mother guilt and my value as a mum in general.

Best Advice for Other Stay-at-Home Moms:

Learn to release expectations. Be in the moment. Cherish the beauty of everyday life - from your babies wet eyelashes in the bath to their dimpled knuckles. Accept the trying times for what they are but relish in the magical ones.

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