I can’t believe another year has gone by! It’s already the end of the year, my first year as a mom.

The time has gone by so fast, yet, the days (and the nights) have felt so long. I would love to do a full reflection on what has happened this year, but I don’t have time for that. I only have until my baby wakes up from her first nap. My “mom brain” also makes it hard to focus on one task for a long time.

I’m tired, and any moment I can take to myself to rest and recover, I’ll take. It’s been hard, and stressful. I’ve been sleep-deprived all year. Having a baby isn’t easy, and there’s a lot of logistics, and learning involved.

How’s life been lately?

Alma is turning 11 months now, and the routines are much more established. She’s gaining more confidence in herself, and learning new skills. She’s also eating a lot more, which means that she doesn’t have to solely rely on the boob for nutrition. Seeing this development assures me that this year will be different.

What I want for next year?

I don’t want it to be another year of survival. I  don’t want it to be about how many times I woke up at night, how my nipples hurt, how I and my fiancé couldn’t sleep next to each other, or how I couldn’t focus at work, because I was trying to look at the baby camera at the same time.

It’s stressful to have my attention split all the time.

I want to thrive! I want to enjoy my life to the fullest as a mom, and I want to become stronger as a family. I want our home to be clean and organized and I want to feel fit, recovered, and aligned with my purpose. I’m also excited to develop my professional skills and move up in my career.

And, I want my relationship to blossom again. I miss the moments with my fiancé.

I am motivated to set goals for 2025 and see this starting with a new focus and energy.