Where I’ve Been

I owe you all an update about where I’ve been and why I disappeared over the past few months. Just three days after marrying my husband, I found out I was going to be a mommy. The pregnancy symptoms hit quickly, and I found myself napping at every opportunity. I expected some morning sickness, but I didn’t realize just how exhausted I’d feel.

Before my pregnancy, I was happy with the pace of my work. But as the weeks went on, I started feeling immense guilt for falling out of my routines. Thankfully, my husband and friends have been incredibly supportive. They reminded me that growing a human is hard work, that art can wait, and that I should rest as much as I need. A mentor of mine told me “One day at a time!” That’s become my mantra.

I miss creating art. Now that I’m in my second trimester, I finally have a bit more energy to put back into my work. I’m not sure if my content will ever be as consistent as it was, especially with my little girl arriving in June. I’d love to hear from others about how they balance being a parent and an artist.

For now, I’ll keep taking things one day at a time. Thank you to everyone who has stuck around, supported me by purchasing a bird over the holidays, or checked in to see how I’ve been.