“Unlocking the Unexpected: What Maternity Leave Taught Me About Writing a Book”
As I sat at my dining room table, pregnant with my son, I found myself dreaming up a list of goals for my maternity leave. I imagined my days filled with writing, fresh air, and the joyful noises of playtime—a perfect blend of productivity and motherhood. But oh, how naive I was! Fast forward a few months and my fantasy world clashed with the delightful chaos of new parenthood. What unfolded was a reality that challenged my prior notions of free time and self-expectations. Join me as I reflect on those unrealistic aspirations, the charming yet laughable innocence of my plan, and how I’ve come to appreciate the journey of motherhood over the initial blueprints I crafted. Could it be that the detours hold more value than the straight paths we originally envision? Let’s explore! LEARN MORE.
And probably wouldn’t have believed anyway
When I was pregnant with my son, I remember sitting at the dining room table making a list of things I would do during the day after he was born.
My goal was to use the “extra time” I would have on maternity leave to write my next book.
My list included:
- Get up and shower
- Write for a few hours
- Go to the park
- Research for book
- Play and sing
When I found this list a few months ago, it made me snort laugh out loud.
The naivete I had about becoming a mom is both charming and laughable.
Would I have made the same choices knowing then what I know now?
What I do know is that my expectations would be different. I would have a more realistic sense of what was possible and what was better off waiting — as well as the understanding that this is not a bad thing, but that I would come out of this period with a much deeper sense of who I am as a writer and the value I could offer to readers.
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