This series is my attempt to capture the incredible journey of a baby’s first year, month by month. I’ll be sharing what life with a little one looks like, how we can connect with our child at every stage, and the milestones that often come along the way.

Every baby develops differently, and that’s important to remember. Milestones are not a competition, they are gentle ranges, not fixed deadlines. Each child grows at their own pace, and that pace is perfectly right for them.

When I was expecting my baby, I searched everywhere: blogs, videos, articles, trying to find answers: How will I connect with my child? What will those first days feel like? What should I do, and what should I avoid? Yet, I rarely found all of it in one place. I often felt lost, unsure if I might unintentionally make mistakes that could affect my child.

It’s natural to feel clueless, especially with your first baby. People around you will give endless advice: “don’t do this or the baby will get sick,” “don’t do that or the baby won’t sleep.” Most of it comes without explanation or logic, simply passed down from generation to generation. The truth is, they often don’t know either.

But times change. What worked for our mothers or grandmothers may not always fit today’s world. The pace of life, our environments, even our perspectives shift with every generation. Ten years from now, some of what I write may no longer make sense. That doesn’t make anyone wrong, it just means we must stay open, willing to learn, adapt, and let go of ego.

So here’s what this series will be:

• A month-by-month reflection on our baby’s first year.
• Links to some resources for authentic information

I’m not an expert, nor will I ever claim to be, because every child, every parent, every family is unique. Culture, lifestyle, genes, environment, all of these shape our parenting in different ways.

This is not an advice blog. It’s my story of becoming a parent and living through the first 365 days with our child. What I share may not always resonate with you, but if even one piece helps you feel supported or understood, that will mean the world to me.

💛 Happy Parenting!

Read Month on Month Blog here

Month 1: Feed, Sleep, Repeat –>

Month 2: Feed, Sleep, Play, Repeat –>

Month 3: Love, Play & Sleep Regression →

Month 4: Coming Soon