Redefining MommyhoodJourney of a mom whose son is overcoming hypotonia

Before having a baby, I was very independent and self-sufficient. I was in the military for 4 years, then worked full-time for many years in telecommunications as an engineer. I also went back to school full-time to finish my Bachelors while I was working.

We moved to our current city about 3 years ago, where I wasn’t able to find a full-time position. I worked part-time doing marketing and advertising up until I had my son.

I am now my own worst enemy. Yep, you guessed it, a stay-at-home mom!! In our previous neighborhood, I was in the minority. I worked full-time and had no kids. Every other woman in the neighborhood was married w/ kids and a lot of them were SAHMs. I remember thinking “ugh, must be nice to stay at home all day.” Obviously I hated my job and I was bitter. I am getting paid back for those thoughts now.

Being a stay-at-home mom is the toughest job I’ve ever had, but it is also the most rewarding.

My name is Tilly and this is my first attempt at blogging. I am a 33 year old stay at home mom (SAHM) to a wonderful 20 month old son named Luke.

Luke is a normal toddler in almost every way. He is not walking yet, which makes him different from most toddlers his age.  He has gross motor delays and a condition called hypotonia.

This blog is to share the story of our journey together. I hope to make more people aware of hypotonia and to hopefully offer some support to others in our situation.

I will also be blogging about other mommyhood issues that any mom can relate to.