Renewing my passion: life after baby

This prompt resonates deeply with me, almost as if it was crafted for my situation. Over the past two years, my activity on Hive has drastically declined, primarily due to the significant life changes I've experienced. When I look back on the goals I set for myself, it’s disheartening to realize how much they’ve been put on hold.

It all began when I got pregnant. My pregnancy was anything but smooth. The first trimester was particularly challenging—I spent most of it in the hospital. I couldn’t eat or drink without it coming back up almost immediately, yet through all of that, my baby remained fine. Things improved slightly in the second trimester, but I still struggled to focus or think clearly. After childbirth, everything changed again. My life became a balancing act: taking care of my baby, managing house chores, and trying to find even a sliver of time for myself.

Four months after delivery, I resumed my business and it’s been an uphill battle ever since. The store keeps me busy most of the time, and juggling it alongside childcare and household responsibilities is exhausting. The dream of returning to Hive, staying consistent, and working toward the goals I was once passionate about lingers in my mind. Yet, the thought of it often leaves me feeling overwhelmed and defeated.

I don’t want to make excuses, but the truth is I’m stretched thin. Planning and time management could be the key to rekindling my Hive journey, but my schedules are always packed. Occasionally, I find some free time when the baby naps. However, just as I pick up my phone to write, a customer or two walks into the store, and the moment is gone. Writing requires focus and creativity—two things that feel almost unattainable in my current situation.

I miss Hive deeply, and I like to believe that Hive misses me too. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and I’m determined to return to it. To ease back into the rhythm, I’ve decided to start with community prompts. They’ll give me a foundation to write without the added pressure of coming up with ideas from scratch. I also plan to set specific times for writing to minimize interruptions.

I hope this transition won’t take too long, and I can adjust quickly enough to participate fully in Hive and even join Discord activities again. This post is a small but significant step toward my return. My goal is to challenge myself to write another post after this one and keep the momentum going.

However, as much as it's been challenging, motherhood has also been a beautiful experience for me. I have been learning, acquiring life skills, time management and multitasking. I will definitely be sharing my journey and experience with you in no time.

Here’s to finding my way back to the Hive and rediscovering the joy of writing amidst life’s chaos. I wish to achieve the goals I once set and not to carry over to next year.

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