I remember the transition into motherhood being a bit like a slap in the face (but with all the smooshy love feelings. . .of course).

“You mean they are going to just let me walk out of the hospital with this baby? But I don’t know what I’m doing!”

And that quote came from someone (me) with a Master’s Degree in 0-3 child development, a lifetime of babysitting experience and at least seven Cabbage Patch Kids.

It’s hard to go from only worrying about your needs (and your spouse’s) to keeping a human being alive. . .24/7.

This week God impressed upon my heart the need to encourage the new mom readers/listeners. He kept repeating himself.

Then I got Victoria Wilson‘s email message about guest posting on my site from the perspective of a new mom. And I did the natural (crazy) thing and scheduled a time to interview/chat with her. . .and recorded our convo to publish for y’all.

If you know a new mom who needs encouragement that she’s not alone in all-the-feelings, then pass this podcast along.

What we chat about:

* Importance of knowing you aren’t alone in your mental struggles with this new role.

* The mom spectrum–from not wanting to be a mom to always wanting to be a mom, but having a hard time with the reality.

* How your marriage is affected by a new baby–the mom’s center shifting towards the child and the husband being left out.

* How to not micromanage your husband’s interaction with the baby.

* The appropriate use of technology to keep your marriage healthy.

* Remembering you have children in your home less time than you will be a mother to adult children.

* Coming to an agreement with your husband on parenting issues–sleep training, etc.

* The benefit of husbands who aren’t overly influenced by parenting trends. . . listening to his perspective before running them over with all-the-articles.

* When parenting resources conflict, what should parents do?

* Remembering God made you for your baby and trusting He gave you all you need to care for him/her.

* Physical strength from the Lord is a real thing.

* How motherhood takes you to your most broken, most reliant place.

* My husband’s favorite advice for new parents.

* How to transition from no kids to kids, with your girl friendships.

* Ideas for connecting with other new moms.

* Tips for extroverts in getting social needs met.

* Importance of having a “thing” you pour yourself into outside of motherhood.

* Don’t use every nap to clean up the house–a permission slip to nap yourself and do your soul thing.

* Making time in your schedule for God–figure out what time works best for you.

Connect with Victoria:

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Show Notes:

* www.VictoriaEasterWilson.com/GodCentered –Victoria’s favorite new mom reads

* Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth (**Amazon affliate link)

* “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)

* Gone Girl (not “Girl Gone” like I labeled it on the podcast…oi...