The Motherhood Collective YYC

You did it Mama! You delivered the magic for your family - you deserve a break and possibly a cocktail. Alone. Uninterrupted.

As says: “I’d like to thank me, I’d like to thank me for doing all the work”

It’s no secret that being a working mom is HARD! The silent workload and brain gymnastics we have to do each day just to keep a household functioning is overwhelming. Yet we don’t talk about it nearly enough.

I’ve teamed up with and to work on something special, but first we need your help! We’re hoping to capture as much data as possible about what it’s like for working mama’s to prepare for, be on leave, and then return to work. We’ve had an incredible response already but need to keep the momentum going.

Take a moment to do the survey linked in our bio!

I am so exited to talk to members tomorrow at noon. I have been a member of this community for a few years now and I love the vibe! Check them out if you’d like to join our chat!

This is what suffering in silence looks like. First off, no I am not naked. Second, this is me a few days postpartum without any milk supply (I did not know this yet), and a neurotic mindset that refused to formula feed. It would be four weeks of panic attacks, tears, and failed feeding attempts before I would see a doctor and be diagnosed with postpartum anxiety. But that day was pivotal in my journey as a new Mama. Starting meds (and supplements) for my milk supply, and getting medication for my mood would make me a better mother. To this day, I still wish I had asked for help sooner.

So in honor of this is my journey. If you are feeling like you need help… please ask for it! You are never alone and can help! helped me establish my milk and I am forever grateful. And keeps it real if you need a daily dose of mama truth!

You may have noticed that I’ve been MIA the last few months. That was intentional. Life got busy and I learned the hard way what it means to over extend myself. I was trying to run a side-hustle, work full-time, be a present and engaged Mother, start an MBA program, and care for a critically ill parent.

Needless to say [and this will come as a surprise to no one ] it IT DID NOT WORK. I burnt out hard and am only now starting to crawl out of the crippling anxiety it caused.

Now, I am not perfect, but I am doing much better at prioritizing my time. I say NO to things that no longer serve me, no to energy vampires and things that waste my time. And you know what? My world didn’t end. I learned that it’s ok to say no.

So this week Mama’s, do yourself a favor and say NO to the things you need to. Show yourself some L-O-V-E!

Gimmie a ‘Hell Ya!!’ Below if you accept my challenge?

Two of my most important core values are to support other Mama’s and to practice self-care. Non-negotiable.

That’s why I will be joining fellow mama, Julie w/ .local this Sunday for their Yoga & Cannabis event at Riley Park!

Having grown up in I am no stranger to w**d, but I didn’t like using it because my only option (so I thought) was to smoke a joint (excuse me while I vomit).

Now, thanks to tons of research, changing legislation and the education of Julie from Tok, I can feel safe while I dabble.

This event will consist of a 30 min gentle flow followed by 30 min of meditation.

Drop a 🧘‍♀️ below if I’ll see you there.

I can’t be the only one with anxiety about re-emerging into the world having packed on the ‘covid 19’. What will people think? How come I didn’t use this time to reinvent myself? I will tell you why. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I WAS A MOTHER DURING A MF GLOBAL PANDEMIC! I kept my family safe, I worked full-time, and I made sure that the household didn’t descend into complete and utter chaos. All while trying to preserve my sanity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So the next time you feel less than because you maybe have a few more pounds on those hips, stop and give yourself some love. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You are strong. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You are beautiful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You are more than a number on the scale.

How is it almost summer holidays already? It feels like the shortest [and longest] school year in life. Am I right Mama’s, or am I right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As we move towards summer break, here are a few summer camps your kidlets might be interested in:

Today is the day I turn 35. Wow, where the heck did time go?! I do not feel 35 and I wonder if I ever will feel my age? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Things I have learned at 35 that I wish I had known at 25: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- family and your health are the #1 most important thing! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- you can and should say NO to everything that does not serve you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- travel, lots! You’ll regret not doing more when a global pandemic hits and keeps you home for 15+ months ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- make sure you are always following your passion otherwise you’ll be a sourpuss and miserable. If it lights you up? Do it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- let go of people who are not right for you. Friendships and relationships should be easy. If it’s hard? It’s not worth it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Motherhood can often look and feel like we’re living in a zoo! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But it’s days like today that remind us that being a Mama is a place of privilege. There are women out there for whom today is a day of pain. Pain reminding them of infertility, loss, or estrangement. So let’s show some love to those women today too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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May you all be spoiled, loved, and reminded that you are the damn best! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy ❤️♥️

The perfect gift for Mother’s Day! We still have a very limited number of these exclusively curated gift boxes. People have been snapping them up for their besties, mamas, teachers, or just because.
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Each box comes wrapped in beautiful white box with gift tag, and includes:
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⭐️ coconut soy candle (warm maple butter)
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⭐️ Salted Caramels (OMFG these are delish)
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⭐️ Yogi Tea (chamomile, lavender and rosehips)
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⭐️ .1vy Blackberry body scrub

⭐️ Berry superfoods honey
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Cost: $70 (retail is normally $125)
Free local pick-up or delivery for $8
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DM to snag one before they are gone forever.

Oh how I've missed you! Suns out, patios are open, and it’s almost MAY [where did the last 4 months go?]. Peep these fun things to do this weekend! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hit the links, Mama! Golf season has begun and Fairmont Banff has discounted rates for AB locals⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) as they do their virtual covid edition film festival 2.0 from April 29 to May 2. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! Need I say more? It’s La Pizza Week starting May 1. We suggest the one from Blowers & Grafton. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Take the kidlets for ice cream at one of YYCs many glorious ice cream shops. We hear the new Made by Marcus in Bridgeland is worth a visit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Get your steps in and sign up for the [virtual] Sport Check Mothers Day Walk, Ride, and Run the weekend of May 7-9. You’ll want to practice this weekend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Which one of these are you doing, Mamas?