35 Milestones I Navigated in My First Year of Motherhood

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As we recognize the momentous occasion of a child’s first birthday, it often serves as a reflection for the parents, marking a year of remarkable endurance and adaptation. This first year is not merely about celebrating another trip around the sun but about commemorating the journey of survival through the challenges of new parenthood.

As my son approaches his first birthday, I find myself reflecting on the trials and triumphs of the past year. Here are some notable achievements in my parenting journey:

1. I survived spending countless hours alone with a newborn and two feline companions.
2. I became adept at using my phone while nursing, even in low-light conditions.
3. By week three, I let go of my embarrassment over breastfeeding in public.
4. I managed to stay composed for just five minutes when I had a wardrobe malfunction at Old Navy.
5. My son successfully avoided any serious choking incidents requiring emergency intervention.
6. I limited my late-night online shopping sprees to twice weekly.
7. I learned how to prepare baby food safely and without mishap.
8. I discovered that not all food needs to be organic to be safe for my child.
9. I attended several baby yoga classes primarily for the complimentary childcare.
10. I mastered the art of staying awake while breastfeeding at least every other night.
11. My son only managed to have two accidental pee incidents directed at me.
12. There were no bathtub surprises, as he never pooped in the water.
13. He only collided with the iPad screen during our binge-watching sessions once.
14. I accepted that laundry and cleaning up after diaper explosions replaced my social outings.
15. It took me seven attempts to figure out how to use the baby carrier properly.
16. We experienced only one episode of projectile vomiting.
17. I shed a tear only once during a Target checkout.
18. I remembered my son was with me at all times—no forgetting him anywhere.
19. I sported mismatched shoes to work just once.
20. My partner and I stayed together, despite a few challenging moments.
21. My son did not consume any cat litter.
22. He also avoided any encounters with dog waste.
23. I embraced the reality that half of my wardrobe may never fit again.
24. I smiled through the embarrassment when my son was the loudest in Gymboree class.
25. I only panicked about his late crawling a handful of times.
26. He never fell through the swing during playtime.
27. My son bit another child only once.
28. He figured out how to cough up anything he accidentally swallowed.
29. I managed a beach trip with only myself getting sunburned, not the baby.
30. I retained my job despite spending my work hours organizing his birthday celebration.
31. I refrained from smothering my partner during his peaceful sleep amidst our son’s cries.
32. I resisted the urge to react when he claimed he hadn’t heard a thing.
33. I didn’t lash out at those who inquired about my son’s crawling progress.
34. He never fell from the changing table, despite the lack of safety straps.
35. I acknowledged that my physical changes are a small price to pay for my wonderful son.

So here’s to celebrating my first year of motherhood and all the milestones I navigated along the way!

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Summary

The first year of motherhood is a blend of challenges and achievements, marked by moments of growth and resilience. Each milestone serves as a reminder of the strength and adaptability that comes with parenting.