Motherhood

Saying goodbye, missing home, and wondering if I can fly across the Atlantic with a 3-month-old

Motherhood: Chapter Two

Apr 27 • Melissa Coughlan

So, I'm a mom now

Motherhood: Chapter One

Apr 20 • Melissa Coughlan

Document your life

What I'm most glad I did during my pregnancy journey

Mar 20 • Melissa Coughlan

Five things I regret

Reflections on my first pregnancy journey

Mar 10 • Melissa Coughlan

Spring, before everything changes

Postpartum capsule wardrobe, meal planning, household organisation, and self-compassion

Mar 3 • Melissa Coughlan

Thoughts on motherhood, productivity, and the pressure to have everything figured out

Are we ever *really* ready?

Feb 11 • Melissa Coughlan

Practicing the art of doing less and not feeling guilty about it

What I've noticed about slowing down, doing 'enough', and the urge to justify rest

Feb 5 • Melissa Coughlan

The quiet luxury of rest in the weeks before motherhood changes me forever

A night away in an Irish palace with my mom

Jan 28 • Melissa Coughlan

The era of finding acceptance and trusting yourself through a new chapter

What I've learned so far throughout my pregnancy journey and what to expect in 2026.

Jan 16 • Melissa Coughlan

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