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Ellie is the mom of a five month old baby girl and a full-time college student! In this episode, she talks about balancing motherhood with school, how the newborn phase was challenging but rewarding, and how she took care of her mental health through it all. 

In this episode, Ellie and Lina talk about:

• Timeline of being pregnant, giving birth, and going back for her Bachelor's 
• Surviving the newborn stage
• The reality of bonding with your newborn and misconceptions on social media
• How Ellie asked for her help and what her support system looked like
• The best thing about being a mom
• Biggest lesson that motherhood has taught Ellie 

Connect with Ellie on Instagram: @ellie_hocker_ 

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