A Big Hello to All the Mamapedia Ladies and Gents

Congratulations on baby Sola! What a beautiful name :-)

I keep my "me" by just getting ready some days. We may not be going anywhere, or doing anything that day, but sometimes I feel like putting my face on and making my hair look cute. It makes me feel like K., not Mom all the time!

Well, you said 'mum' - is it safe to assume that you are from 'across the pond'? ;)
To keep my identity - I never tell my husband what I post on here. It's what keeps me sane, to know that I can try to give all sides of the story, vent, be silly, etc., and trust other mamas to do the same.
Welcome, Baby Sola. I'm a CA girl myself :)
I work outside of the house. Sure, it's tough to juggle, but a work I'm known as R.. When I have time to get together with my daughter's classmates, I'm _______'s mom. Which is fine :)

Congrats on Baby Sola!! I can't answer the motherhood question but
I can tell you a couple of personality things-even more if you ask me specific
questions lol
I am stubborn and hard headed. However if I am your friend i am your friend for life and loyal. I won't be treated badly though-if things go wrong and it seems it cannot be mended then I will walk away. I have had to cut off family members to protect my family.
I can't have friends anymore though due to my health so I hang out a lot online and try to help or give advice where I think I can share my experiences.
I am an anime addict.
So how about some stuff of your personality?

I learned about halfway through to remember I have other titles than mom. Seems like when you forget that you become rather miserable. It also seems like it is something you can't count on anyone to remind you of either. Some are lucky enough to have a friend who reminds you by dragging you to a girls night out or something.

You don't want to know about my personality. :p

I know O. thing for sure, B.--I'm glad to see you back!
Congrats on Sola!
Denise

Welcome back! I always returned to myself about one year after each baby :) I didn't really lose my identity, but felt overwhelmed. All settled back with time however. Enjoy the haze! It passes~Congrats on baby Sola!

Congrats B., to you and the new baby!

Per your question: you just remember who you are and that, you are a person. ;) You are... yourself.
That is what I try to do and do.
My Hubby says: that is what he likes about me. And that is what I try to teach my kids. And even as young as they are... they are their own person. They really have their own identity and know who they are.

Happy Holidays!

Love you B., so glad to hear all is well with you and your beautiful family!

I HAVE no identity other than motherhood anymore. It's becoming a real problem, sigh. Especially considering next year this time, BOTH my boys will be away at college, and I'll be down to just one VERY independent and fabulous teenager girl.

I live precariously through all those amazing Moms who go out and do for themselves.

:(

B.,
Great to see your name again. Congratulations. Sola is a lovely name and very unique. She'll be a one-of-a-kind girl. (I know, all kids are, but still...)

How do I keep my identity in the midst of motherhood? I have a blog. It's nothing big, not monetized, no fancy pics or feeds... just a place for me to do my writing, put it up, and see what happens. I had my work up until this summer (it was an in-home preschool-- we wanted our home back, our privacy), and now I try to keep up with friends, do my little craft projects with them when possible, go out for drinks with them, and write. I love to write.

My personality is suited to my life and my work; I'm introverted but love my family and friends and the children I care for when I'm working. I'm outspoken in safe company, witty (so I've been told anyway), feisty (so says my husband) and tend toward the nerdier side of life, I guess. Otherwise, a pretty down-to-earth lady with very humble aspirations. Be a good mom, a good wife, good to my family and hopefully make a few people laugh while I'm doing it.

Congratulations and welcome back :).

Hi B.!! Congrats on baby Sola!! My advice to you, is to keep a regular date night with your hubby or SO!! That will help keep your sanity. And when baby Sola goes to preschool or kindergarten, talk to the moms, as much as you can. You will make lots of new friends, as well as your child, and it will bring much joy to your life. You will always have someone to talk to, and not be lonely!! Welcome back!

I incorporated Motherhood into my personality. I LOVE being called "Raven's Mom" or "Corrin's Mom" - why wouldn't I, that's who I am :o)

At times when I feel I'm eye deep in kid stuff, I remind myself how much I love being a Mom and try to get together with other Moms without our kids.

i prefer the metamorphosis of becoming a great "mom", to "keeping" the personality that i had :)

lately i have been excercising and really getting into taking care of myself. i have gotten a promotion at work in the last year and have really taken responsibility for that and done great at it. those are two huge parts of who "i" am - but first and foremost i am a mom. if i am identified by anything i'd prefer it's that!

Congrats! It's nice to "see" you here again!