I was more than a week overdue at the end of July and at my wit’s end with the scorching summer heat.
The best remedy for moody me: shopping.
Overpreparing is my game, a curse of the Type A nature. But right then and there, in the haircare aisle, I was completely unequipped to start going into labor. I had convinced myself it would be a scheduled induction and that was that.
I was thinking about my packed hospital bag inconveniently sitting in our home 30 minutes away as I kindly cut off the sweet saleswoman to apologize for the awkward turn of events.
I glanced at my husband, who is normally calm and collected, to see his wide eyes comically staring back at me.
One-hundred dollars’ worth of beauty products later (we didn’t want to ghost after leaving bodily fluid on their floor), I was on my way to the hospital.
From the start, I think my daughter, Lucy, wanted me to know that a big part of motherhood is about accepting the fact that things don’t always go according to plan.
Being a mother is a blessing and one of the greatest joys of my life. It’s fun, and—at times—chaotic, terrifying and messy, but always worth every minute.
Alexandra Zagata, Copy Manager
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While it’s nearly impossible to sum up all the emotions of being a mother in 1,000 words, some of the wonderful women at Shinola took a crack at writing down their top three. Check out their selections below.
Tweet your three words on motherhood to @Shinola and we’ll post them on the Journal.
Chelsea Russell, Product Development Director
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Love. Laughter. Patience
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Carol Cervantes, Senior Planner
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Noisy. Fun. Loving.
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Tiara Spicer, Repair Team Lead
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Loving. Caring. Understanding.
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Lauren Griffiths, Product Development Director
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Messy. Rewarding. Love.
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Taneisha Brown, Movement Repair Technician
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Blessing. Patience. Overwhelming.
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