01/14/2026
You don’t have to feel blissful to be a good parent. Love doesn’t always look like joy, gratitude, or calm—it often looks like showing up while tired, anxious, unsure, or overwhelmed. Especially in pregnancy and postpartum, emotions can be messy and mixed. That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re human, adjusting, and caring in the ways you can. Your worth as a parent is not measured by how happy you feel—it’s reflected in your presence, your effort, and your willingness to keep going. 🩵