Why I'm Excited to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom

There's something so special about this season I'm in right now. I'm 16 weeks and 6 days pregnant, and every day feels like another step closer to meeting our baby. I still have so much to learn, prepare for, and so many new emotions to discover... but one thing I already know with my whole heart is this: I'm excited to be a stay-at-home mom.

The further along I get, the more real it feels. Every week brings changes, new milestones, and a deeper connection to this tiny little life growing inside me. I find myself imagining what our mornings will look like, picturing holding our baby close, and knowing that the life I’m choosing is exactly the one I want.

For some people, that might sound simple. For me, it feels like a calling—something my heart knew long before I ever saw those two blue lines. Being a stay-at-home wife has already become such an important part of my life. I love caring for our home, supporting my husband, and spending my days with our dogs. Those little everyday moments have brought me so much peace, and welcoming our baby into that brings a comfort I can’t fully put into words.

Being home has already taught me so much about myself—how much I love slow mornings, and how meaningful it feels to be present for the everyday moments that others sometimes rush through. I love being the person who keeps our home running, cozy, and pours love into the little things that make life feel calm and safe. Adding our baby into that environment feels like the most natural next step— almost like this is what I've been preparing for without even knowing it.

It's not about having everything figured out or pretending motherhood will be easy. It's not about the expectations, opinions, or ideas of others. People have shared all kinds of opinions about what we “should” or “shouldn’t” do—and while we appreciate their perspective, we know our journey will be uniquely ours, and that’s perfectly okay. Our family will develop its own rhythm. At the end of the day, my husband and I will be doing things our own way—making the choices that feels right for our little family.

I can’t wait for the little moments—the early mornings, feedings, snuggles, and first smiles. Giving our baby a childhood rooted in love, stability, and warmth means everything to me. I’m so ready for all of it.

I picture soft blankets, rocking chairs, quiet music, skin-to-skin cuddles, and being the person our baby turns to for comfort. I picture little routines becoming part of our everyday life, gentle rhythms shaping our days, and our home feeling even more full of love.

Of course, I know there will be hard days. Every mom has them. But even in those moments, I'll be grateful to be home—to learn our baby's personality, to watch our little one grow, and to be there for all the in-between moments. And I love knowing that when my husband comes home, he'll step into all of that with me. We're in this together, just in different ways, and that makes this chapter even more meaningful.

I love imagining him walking through the door, seeing our baby’s little face light up, and knowing that even though we experience the day differently, we get to share the joy at the end of it. That thought alone makes my heart feel full.

This next chapter feels like a gift—something beautiful, meaningful, and an important part of who I'm becoming.

And standing here, feeling our baby grow, I can honestly say:

I'm excited, and my heart is exactly where it needs to be.