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01/01/2024

This year I met the most broken version of me.
Also, the strongest.

Oh, how incredibly hard it can be at times…and still yet, I know I am so blessed.

Grateful for the growth, and ready to keep learning in 2024. Thank you so much to all who are with us in our journey. 💕

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07/12/2023

Comment “category” and I’ll send you the link to the study’s chart that includes examples for each toy category!

I am LOVING this approach to toys and how helpful it was in my home - I already feel so much better about the current state, and ready for impact when Christmas adds to our stuff 🤪🙌🏼❤️

Let me know what you thought about this approach or what questions you have!

Will you be trying this?

23/11/2023

Big oof.

When you’re *so* tired before the packing even begins - the house chores, the dinner plans, the organizing, the sick kiddo (tis the season), the work requests, the endless lists…that quite frankly, there’s not a single SPECK of energy left for this at the gathering.

Who else? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Moms, tell me in the comments what else is on your “do not bring to the table” list for this week. 🚫

Stay tuned + follow along .meets.mama for more support + solidarity as you navigate career, motherhood, & all of the mental load that comes with both. 💕

20/11/2023

Baby boy # 3 will be joining us, May 2024.

I bet you have questions and thoughts! I’ll hopefully get around to sharing more behind the scenes as we continue in this journey.

We are so grateful to family, friends, and the ladies inside the CMM Network who have lifted us up thus far, and continue to be a source of strength and support. 💙

29/09/2023

Join us at the link in bio before doors close TONIGHT 🏃🏼‍♀️💨

~not me, getting emotional at how much I LOVE THESE LADIES. 💕😭🙌🏼🤗

28/09/2023

What are your thoughts? Was this a helpful perspective?

Sometimes a little mindset shift can really change a moment for the better.

There are also some practical tips you can implement if missing milestones is still a stressor for you - would you want to see those? 💕

26/09/2023

If you’re trying to find a group of mom friends to call home…and one that works on YOUR schedule, around your work hours, or in between the rush of daily chaos…you’re invited to the Career Meets Mama Network. ❤️

Trust me ~ I KNOW your time, energy, and money are valuable.

I am so proud of creating this network that is SO incredibly worth your investment.

Head to the link in my bio before we close doors on Fall 2023 Launch - last day is September 28!

25/09/2023

If childcare costs bring a lump in your throat or a pit in your stomach,

If the budget talks with your partner bring up arguments or tears,

If the deep (maybe even unspoken) ache of wanting to grow your family is halted by this logistical barrier,

You are not alone. 💗

You did not manage finances poorly,
You did not choose the wrong job,
You did not fail.

This is a structure problem, not your individual burden to carry- however- it is SO heavy, and it inevitably DOES fall on our shoulders.

Bringing some awareness to this topic this week .meets.mama so be sure to follow along. 💕

22/09/2023

Never thought I’d be able to say some of my best friends are in Australia, NZ, and Canada!!

For many of us in the United States, the ability to see women’s health, postpartum, and family life honored SO much better in other countries - it can almost sting. However, when you get to expose your awareness directly from a friend in that culture, government, and societal structure, it’s empowering.

I find myself cheering & happy dancing that better support DOES exist, and even better when it benefits my friends I’ve grown to love 💕

Ladies, I’m so incredibly glad you’re in my network! 🩷

If you aren’t inside yet..consider this your personal invite 💕
Head to the 🔗 in bio before we close the doors on this current group!!

21/09/2023

No one talks about how much it stings to be the last one.

By now, there are pro tips and mom hacks about having dad do the emotional dropoffs…

But what about the exhausting pickups?

I can’t help but feel gross, embarrassed, and out of alignment with my work-life balance when my baby is the last one in the infant room.

I can’t help but feel like my mama heart aches with frustration when my toddler fills up on snacks on the drive home and then protests dinner…and can I really blame him? It’s 6pm.

No one talks about only getting an hour - the WORST hour - with our children when a job has long hours…or some moms who work 12hr shifts and may not see them at all.

“Quality over quantity!” we are reminded, but what if the reality is that everyone is so dang exhausted that there isn’t much quality to be spared?

I don’t have a mom hack for this one…

•Just allow the tears when they need to slip down your cheek.

•Say your feelings out loud so they exist in the world instead of just the lonely, dark spaces of your mind.

•And know, that this is such a SMALL blip of a season in the grand scheme of their lives. It doesn’t make the here & now feel any easier…but at least I know we won’t ALWAYS be cramming our lives into a single, messy, evening hour.

They know their mama, and they how much they are loved. 💗

19/09/2023

If I had to describe the reason you belong inside the CMM Network with *only one* thing ~ it’s to 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣.

I see you:
You’re putting in long hours, rushing out the door or scurrying to the laptop, you rush to daycare pickup, you scramble to get dinner on the table, your kids are SPENT so you’re on the crunch to get them to bed…you take a brief sigh - but not long - because the house needs picked up, the bottles washed, the dishes done, the bags packed…all for the next day to do it again.

Every minute is accounted for.

That’s why you need a village of mom friends who are there in the nooks & crannies of your day.

That’s why you can’t commit to a park play date or a dinner with friends.

⭐️What is the Career Meets Mama Network? ⭐️
•It’s an entire village of working moms who connect, relate, and boost each other up.
•It’s an entire village who SEES you, and knows the type of day you’re having…because, she’s having that day, too.

📲DM me and I’ll send you the link, or check out the 🔗 in bio.

Be with others who get it. 💕

14/09/2023

Do you have either of these pumps?

Are you in the market for a pump and trying to decide which one you’ll go for?

Share your experience or questions in the comments, so we can all help each other!

06/09/2023

Trust me, I GET IT. 💗

When maternity leave is nearing an end,
• emotions are HIGH
• sleep is LOW
• routines don’t exist

Feeding your baby is OF COURSE a valid concern. 🍼

Getting as much snuggles in, making sure baby is safe, loved, and well-cared for are the top priorities in your transition back to work. 💕

Take the headache, the prep work, and the stressful thoughts out of the mix by joining the
⭐️Return to Work 101 Course⭐️
It’s a support group, short videos (watch or just play audio in the background), live demo, and printable checklists - all in one place, conveniently on an app.

Returning to work is tough enough…don’t go through it alone. 💗

Join the waitlist at the link in my bio for the next group that kicks off SOON for those returning ~ August 1 - November 30,2023.

02/09/2023

The village for working moms - because Tuesday morning storytime just isn’t feasible.

Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or going through the phases as your child grows ~ this is a space for YOU.

This is a place for women who navigate career + family growth, pivots, and the day-to-day routines.

Find mom friends who are in the same phase, going through similar experiences - WITHOUT the chaos or mom shaming that happens in fb groups.

📣Join the waitlist at the link in my bio - I’m reopening the doors soon & I don’t want you to miss out!!

06/08/2023

The mental load of researching, deciding, & budgeting for the ✨perfect✨ gear that makes life with kids more convenient 🤪😵‍💫🫣

📣A few important disclaimers:
• I am not affiliated with any of these products
• I own them all either from huge sales or secondhand
• There are still SO many other options (tandem, buildable, converter seats, add-on toddler stands.. 😵‍💫)
• We have never been to Disney or plane traveling with them, so I cannot speak to these “big” categories

What are your thoughts?!

What style works best for your fam?

Happy to answer any questions in the comments - this topic has SO many factors to consider!
I had fun organizing my thoughts. 🤓❤️

05/08/2023

Part of the story that led to creation of .meets.mama

It was March 2020, I was a first time mom in the thick of breastfeeding, and I had a 3.5 week old newborn when the world shut down.

We struggled. He didn’t latch well, there was pain, and I had no idea what to do. Lactation services were closed. I researched so much, that there was a point where I truly wanted to pursue credentialing to be a lactation consultant on top of my role as a pharmacist. Tongue tie revision, mastitis, and pumping just enough for daycare bottles…we made it to 12.5 months of exclusive breastfeeding, abruptly ended by a horrific, blistered, ear infection that caused a nursing refusal that ended our time. I know to be incredibly grateful - but it also was not a journey with ease. Weaning had sent me into a hormonal shift that was so severe, I didn’t know what was happening. No one talks about weaning depression & anxiety.

Fast forward- we are now 5 months in with my 2nd son. We began triple feeding for the first 2 weeks to overcome jaundice. Then came colic & reflux. I struggle with oversupply and forceful letdown. In the beginning, I’d do a reclined position to help this flow, so far that I’d practically have to lay down to feed baby. Then came reflux meds, ENT, chiropractic, and bottle refusal. Debate about dairy/soy elimination in my diet, versus formula.

Which is best? What meds next? Which specialist to try?

We just had a speech therapy & oral myofunctional evaluation, which diagnosed a class 3 posterior tongue tie - missed by multiple prior specialists. Weak suck, high palate. Next, to consider tie revision & post-op mouth stretches 6x per day.

The blessing of reflection- this snapshot in time:
• I have a perfectly “normal” 3 year old to remind me that this phase won’t last forever.
• I have a struggling 5 month old to remind me that feeding journeys are all-consuming. It is my most important job right now.

Sending love to all who are reflecting or in the thick of it. ❤️

06/06/2023

Sometimes, I think our fast-paced corporate society forgets the basics.

Automation and artificial intelligence are wonderful tools, and the modern workplace has come so far with optimization - but at the end of the day, the human component is irreplaceable.

I can’t help but feel as though our journeys through motherhood have given us the ability to feel, see, and consider a layer of perspective that would otherwise be unseen.

In a workplace culture that might feel ice cold, I hope you can lean into your instincts and know the immense value you provide. 💕

01/06/2023

📌 SAVE this for when you need it!

If you are a nursing mom who will be pumping when you return to work, it can absolutely be stressful. 😣

Feeding baby, AND taking care of you brea$t health are two incredibly important factors in this season of your life. I hate to break it to you, but no one else cares about it as much as you do, so ADVOCATE for what you need. And, I’m here to help. 💗

Avoid these common mishaps - and if you’d like more support, I created a course for you! 👇🏼

⭐️Return to Work 101 ⭐️
• Recorded mini-lessons: you can either watch the video or just listen to audio (Bite-size: just 2-8 minutes each!)
• Live Demo Recording where I walk you through milk processing, bottles, and daycare labeling- step by step.
• Community of other women who are navigating this transition at the exact same time! You don’t have to face this alone.
• Direct support from me: a 2x exclusive breastfeeding/pumping mom and clinical pharmacist.

Beta Launch is ONLY $27.99 for all of this - a literal STEAL!

Doors close tonight, June 1st, 2023 ~ so grab it at the link in my bio!

You’ve got this, mama 💪🏼❤️

31/05/2023

Wearing multiple hats is certainly not a new concept, however:

When a mother returns to work after nurturing her new baby, it is undoubtedly the 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 of these roles ~ two entire identities ~ morphing together, into her new version of self.

Hats off to all of the partners, family members, colleagues, and supervisors who witness this transition, and support her as she finds her new way. 🤍

31/05/2023

But…𝙃𝙤𝙬?

If these questions (& so many more) are growing louder each day that you grow closer to the end of maternity leave, I’m sending you the BIGGEST hug.

I was there just a short two weeks ago.
And, let me fill you in on a little secret…
No matter how much you prepare, how much confidence you manifest, or even how ready you might actually be…there will still be some soft, whispering “hows” that sneak in.

Can you relate? 💗

14/05/2023

Holding space for the hard parts and heartaches that might be quietly existing amongst all of the celebrations and shout outs of today. All feelings matter. ❤️

11/05/2023

Hi! 👋🏼 I’m Keesha, the voice behind .meets.mama

Scroll through to hear a bit of my story…and most importantly, introduce yourself in the comments!!

I’d love to learn more about you and connect. Do we have anything in common?

11/05/2023

Supporting you truly fills my cup.

It’s about time I shed some more clarity on a LOT of work I do behind the scenes 🤪🤣

I hope to see you inside the CMM network! Join the waitlist at the link in my bio to be notified of the next time doors will reopen. 💕

11/05/2023

What tips would you add?

Let’s make this comment section the coolest landing spot for supporting each other. 💪🏼❤️

Save this post for a rainy day to scroll back through, and remember..

You’re the woman for the job. 💕

25/02/2023

What I did differently this pregnancy compared to my first 📝
*TW: pregnancy & birth*

Throughout my first pregnancy, like most first-time moms, I had no idea what to expect.

I went through the motions, followed rules about forbidden foods, attended routine prenatal visits, prepared a registry, and nested by choosing the nursery theme.

But then came postpartum, and a newborn.

Ripped wide open - my heart flooded with immediate concern over how to keep this tiny human alive - learning so much about his development, while placing my healing on the back burner, expecting it to happen on it’s own.

There is no other time in our healthcare when we undergo a major surgery and are expected to care not only for ourselves, but also a brand new completely helpless baby, a mere 2-4 hours later.

Studies suggest anywhere from 9-50% of women have traumatic experiences during childbirth. I can say, there were moments of my first birth that felt terrifying.

This journey is a beautiful, empowering blessing, but it is not without risk. Sometimes pregnancy & childbirth is a stunning moment of bliss, and for others, it is not.

When acknowledging my heart’s desire for another child, I promised myself a few things if I were privileged to carry another life…

• I would speak kindly to myself about my body’s changes.
• I would prioritize my health from the start, but offer grace when I felt past my limits.
• I would approach pregnancy & childbirth with the same passion for research, learning, & more knowledge about the process as I did with my first son’s development.
• I would prepare my mind & body for birth as much as I possibly could.

As I face the week we get to meet our second little love, I can only reflect on this pregnancy with an overwhelming sense of gratitude.

The details, the prep work, and the appointments were SO much…and the birth plan might still go differently than planned.

I am finally in a spot where none of the details matter…

No matter how, you will make your way into this world so soon..and your mama has arms wide open for this new phase in our journey 💕

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No but for real, I AM excited. I’m just showing it on the inside 🥱😴😜😂 Who else? #careermeetsmama #tiredmoms #weekendfuntime #naptimeisthebesttime #workingmomprobs #momsbelike #toddlermoms #weekendfeels #momhumor #butitstrue

Save this video for when you need a reminder that all of the unseen labor you do ~ BEFORE you even set foot at work ~ is SO valid, important, & worth your time. ⏳ Here are a few time-savers, a lot of big feelings, and some sweet memories being made. 💕 Oh! And my “hack” for brushing teeth through the toddler protest 😜🥵🤦🏼‍♀️ Mornings are CRAZY no matter how much you streamline the routine. Do your best to prepare as much as you can, & know that some of this is LITERALLY out of your control. I hope this video makes you feel seen. I see you, & I deeply know the sheer amount of work you’re doing before the clock starts. You’re doing a great job, mama 💓 #careermeetsmama #morningroutines #workingmomlife #workingmoms #daycarekids #daycarebaby #toddlermoms #toddlerroutine #toddlermomma

What else can we de-associate from “man” or “woman”? Here at @career.meets.mama , we are chatting this week about the challenges of being a breadwinner AND a mom. Often times, those two roles collide. It is important to change the narrative ~ parenting is not solely a woman’s job, and earning income (or being the primary family income) is not solely a man’s job. ***Both men and women have full permission to love or not-love either of these roles, but the important focus here is that they are not forced into a box of stereotypes & outdated cultural norms. Follow along @career.meets.mama for more on career + motherhood balance. #careermeetsmama #breadwinner #breadwinners #breadwinnersassociation #breadwinnermom #genderroles #gendernorms #changethenarrative #careermom #workingmomstruggles

Here’s a challenge for you: I’d like to suggest we start thinking of mom guilt as misplaced. It is a symptom of a societal gap that has nothing to do with us. It has nothing to with: • our actions • our choices • our parenting styles • our feeding methods • our productivity • our financial contribution I need you to start hearing this from my heart to yours… Mama, this is not about you ~ You are 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 than the glue that holds together the family & fills the cracks of a broken societal infrastructure. It’s not to say your feelings aren’t valid; I’m simply cancelling the debt you feel obligated to pay. It was never meant to fall on you. 𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚. 💕 #careermeetsmama #momguilt #workingmomstruggles #mommyburnout #momstress #momguiltisreal #unrealisticexpectations #reframing #mindsetquotes #mindsetshifts #newmomtips #newmomsupport #supportingmoms

Hi 👋🏼 I’m Keesha, a clinical pharmacist and toddler mom. Follow @career.meets.mama for relatable chaos, tips, & research about balancing career + motherhood. I hope this short film helps you learn a bit more about who I am & why I’ve created this space. Stay tuned to the end, where I share all about my brand new, exclusive network!! You can join as a founding member during the beta launch, access is officially LIVE! 🎉 Comment #network and I’ll send you the link - hope to see you there! 💕

Meet Stacy, AND, her husband! Y’all, the team dynamic here is super sweet. Stacy also gives us a peek into her evenings where she multitasks in the kitchen. Does their positive energy make you feel as encouraged as it does for me?! 🖤Double tap if you found her video helpful! Thanks again, @stacyfagioli ❤️ #workingmomwednesday #careermeetsmama #workingmomlife #momhacks #parentingteam #coparentingdoneright #parentinggoals

Colleen is SO sweet…she has a few great tips for how to navigate those unexpected days when kiddos are out of school/daycare…something that happens so much more in this #pandemicparenting phase of life. Do you have any hacks for surprise home days? Drop them in the comments for me!! ❤️ Double tap this post if you found it helpful ❤️ #careermeetsmama #workingmomwednesday #workfromhomemoms #childcareadventures #quarantinemom #daycarelife #encouragementformoms

Returning to work after maternity leave can be such a whirlwind of emotions, decisions, adjustments, and logistical arrangements. It’s important to recognize: 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡. I can share tips, resources, schedules, and routines until I am blue in the face, but I simply CANNOT give you the exact ingredients to make this recipe a success. Everyone has a different kitchen. Different pantry inventory. Different ovens and altitudes. Different mixers… My point: there is so much left unsaid because we create an “ideal return” in our mind that is one size fits all…but in fact, YOUR return will be different than your mother’s, sister’s, coworker’s, or best friend’s. It can be successful, and only you can define that success. 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 to spread the word for women across this globe, that returning to work does NOT have to look a certain way. It’s going to be okay ❤️ You’re going to be okay ❤️ Your baby is going to be okay ❤️ #careermeetsmama #returntowork #maternityleave #maternityleaveisover #maternityleavelife #workingmom #workingmomstruggles #itsokaytosayno #itsokay #everylittlethingisgonnabealright #encouragingquotes

Meet Cece! If you have five minutes, I encourage you to listen to her story about career navigation and negotiation. She has a few key takeaways that worked well for her in the job search and negotiation process: 🔑 Brainstorm with colleagues, friends, family, and spouse about all options. 🔑 Have a crystal clear vision of your exact desires prior to negotiating. 🔑 Go into your negotiation with confidence and peace that if they don’t accept your offer, bending to theirs is NOT your only option. Have you been through a journey with career change or negotiation? There is so much complexity with motherhood in the mix! Like this video if you found it helpful 🖤 #workingmomwednesday #careermeetsmama #negotiation #careerdevelopment #jobsearchtips #workingmomlife #workingmom #navigatingmotherhood #navigatingcareer

Sunday scaries got me like 😶‍🌫️ I tackle them with these four steps. Bonus step 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 I love reflecting on my favorite parts of the weekend…which lately, include lots of giggles and jibber jabber from a goofy toddler 🥰 Share if you found this post helpful - you never know else could use a breather from those Sunday scaries. 🖤 #careermeetsmama #sundayscaries #workingmomlife #workingmomstruggles #careermom #weekendsaway #backtothegrind

Meet Denys! She works from home, 9-5, and shares how quality time with her little one is spent in the mornings during that 6:30am wakeup until 9am work. ALSO - she has an awesome weekly organization hack! 🗓grab a dry erase monthly calendar 🗓 label the top columns by date for the upcoming week 🗓 instead of using it for a standard month, use the grid as a category for each daily task If you don’t want to buy a dry erase board just yet, I have you covered: With permission from @denyslane , I actually created a FREE printable template for you to try her hack! Grab it at the link in my bio! #careermeetsmama #workingmomwednesday #datascientist #workingmomlife #workingmomhacks #momhacks #weeklyplanner #freeweeklyplan #weeklyplan

Today’s feature mom is Erin! She is an agriculture supply chain specialist and twin mama 👯‍♀️ Watch her video for an AWESOME tip about balancing the workload, finding time for herself, & creating a great working relationship with her spouse. Tell me: would rotation A/B nights work for your house? Why or why not? #careermeetsmama #workingmomwednesday #momhacks #workingmom #workingwomen #parentinggoals #coparenting #workload #identityafterbaby #motherhoodjourney

Meet Amanda! She walks us through her diaper changing station that is fully loaded for her husband to get her little guy ready & off to daycare! Do you have anything laid out to make it easier for your partner? (Baby related or otherwise?) I’d love to hear in the comments! Like this video if you found it helpful 🖤 #careermeetsmama #workingmomwednesday #morningroutines #parentingteam #workingmomhacks #momhacks #momshelpingmoms #daycarelife #daycarebaby #fosterparenting #teachersofinsta

Meet Joanna! Digital Marketing Manager, full time work from home, and mother to a sweet 6 month old. Joanna shares TWO unique hacks for working from home with a nanny for childcare. Check them out & like this video if you found it helpful 💕 #careermeetsmama #workingmomtips #momhacks #workfromhomemoms #nannytips #careermom #momshelpingmoms

Meghann: Produce Safety Specialist & twin mom! Check out her weekly outfit planning and freezer meal prep, with a guided video tour! Thanks @howardpartyof4atx for sharing so much of what helps your household run smoothly! Like this video if you found it helpful 🖤 #workingmomwednesday #careermeetsmama #twinmama #closetorganization #freezermealprep #freezermeals #routines #workingmomlife #momhacks #careermom #momshelpingmoms

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