Melissa Herreria

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Melissa Herreria

Creating a community of women who feel safe sharing the ups and downs of motherhood. http://mamahoodpodcast.com Hey, I’m Melissa. I became a mom in my mid-30s.

Prior to that, I thought I had life figured out. When I was pregnant, I prepped for breastfeeding my baby and for labor. I didn't think about how my life would change. As a married 30-something, my life was filled with work and lots of activities. I always kept busy. Sometimes working three different jobs because my passions led me to them and I had the time. I felt in control. There were no complications during labor. He latched on right away. It seemed to be smooth sailing. But after weeks of being home in my "new reality," I felt lonely, sad, and unprepared. I cried at my six week visit with my midwife and I had no idea why. I felt unprepared for all the emotional ups and downs. I also felt like I lost my community. Its easy for people to say they will love on your child. Its easy to fill a home with love when your baby is brand new but once the "new-ness" wears off. The silence interrupted by a baby crying creeps in, and I felt alone. One day, I decided that I couldn't possibly be the only woman who felt like this. I reached out to the online community of new mothers I began connecting with. We all felt the same. They were willing to share. And my podcast was born. You should take a listen: mamahoodpodcast.com

07/01/2018

We were married here.
Announced our pregnancy here.
And now we got to visit with our little man.
Perfect end to a full day in the city.

06/29/2018

Early morning at the before the ☀️ heat wave🔥 took over.
So nice to live close by and have a membership.
Stay cool peeps.
We're now enjoying the power of air conditioning.

06/28/2018

We saw the at . I couldn't smell a thing but baby boy said "aye fo"

06/25/2018

I spent all of last year searching for the "old me...before baby."
Trying to "snap back" to this "old me."
Yearning for time to do the things I "used to" enjoy.
I failed to realize that there's only ONE me.
No versions.
My body is MY body and it does amazing things like run miles, dance, and even labor for hours.
Just not at the same time.
Same me.
Just different chapters.
It was fun to party late into the night. It's also a blast to play in the park with my little man.
Some of my friends have come along with me, others don't care to reach out. It's all good.
That doesn't make them "old friends" or "bad friends."
We're just on different paths.
Happiness truly comes when you just embrace all of you, all of the time.

06/21/2018

Summer Solstice is here.
17 hours of straight sunlight.
Plan to be productive.
Plan to advocate.
Plan to make a difference.

06/18/2018

We took our boy to his first theme park and lived to share the story!
Check out my info on taking your Littles to in Bucks County, PA

05/13/2018

Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas!
I'm over here cuddling with my bae so he can sleep soundly at grandmas.

04/30/2018

Colic is so short lived that I feel like we forget how hard it is. For the mom that's in the thick of it,however, it feels like an eternity.
In this episode, I explain colic, share my empathy and survival tips and give you some comfort from a mom on the other side. We survived. You will too.
If you're in the midst of it now, I understand your pain. If you're pregnant, listen. Don't be afraid. 1 in 5 children are said to have colic. If you're child does, you will survive it. If you had a child that was colic-free, listen to offer a consoling ear to a friend in the future.
Listen on Apple podcasts or Google Play. Then use to share your colicky baby story. I will repost it on

04/16/2018

Another workout in the books. I used to work out 5-6x a week. And some days it was my own workout and then teaching two fitness classes.
Now I'm averaging about 3 workouts a week.
Our reality constantly changes and we have to roll with the punches.
But everyday I work harder towards eating healthier and staying active. Even if it's just a stroll with the baby.
My goal is a solid 4 weeks doing 4 workouts a week.
I'll report back at the end of this week.
Keep striving to be your best you.

04/11/2018

My boobie schkooby starts swimming lessons this week and he'll be rocking his reusable swim diapers!
I can't wait for him to begin.
We're going to have a fun summer!

03/16/2018

You know you drink too much coffee when you have to ask for an extra cup and lid so you're son can play pretend coffee drinker!

03/11/2018

This little guy is growing so much. I'm impressed with the speed in which he's learning communications skills.
He may not say many words yet but he understands so much.
He's also super strong and careful.
Today he walked the balance beam all by himself. I had my hands close in case he slipped but it wasn't necessary. He did both the one wide one and a much thinner one.
Tomorrow he turns 16 months old!
I've been documenting our journey in weaning night nursing on my Instagram stories but tomorrow I'll be sharing how the first three days went on the .
Next week, I'll share part two.

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