Entry Level Mom Episode 48: Carry On with Shea Andreone

In this episode, I am joined by Shea Andreone. Shea is an experienced author and mother of 2. Shea is the writer of a blog cleverly titled Twig-Hugger and a book titled 'Carry On', that is coming August 2024. Shea has also been published on the Next Family, Single vs. Married and Expressing Motherhood, and has written numerous plays and scripts.

Shea shares her journey of becoming a mother, including the challenges she faced with infertility, pregnancy complications, and miscarriage. She wrote her book 'Carry On' to provide hope and support to others going through similar experiences.

The book aims to remind readers that they are not alone and that there is hope and a unique path for everyone.

This book includes stories from different individuals who have dealt with similar experiences surrouding this topic. Shea emphasizes the importance of resilience, patience, and embracing the unexpected in motherhood.

Finally, she shares how motherhood has taught her to pivot and patience. She also highlights the need for more education and support for parents.
 
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 Shay's Journey to Motherhood *Trigger Warning*
04:27 Pregnancy Complications and Challenges
08:51 The Inspiration Behind 'Carry On'
11:43 The Impact of 'Carry On' on Families and Parents
15:14 Lessons Learned in Motherhood
21:52 Appreciating Serene Moments and Embracing the Unexpected
25:20 The Resilience and Commitment of Parents
29:27 The Need for Support and Education for Adoptive Parents
32:04 Where to Buy 'Carry On' and Connect with Shay Androni

Sound Bites

"I wish I could have told my younger self this before I went through any of this. But the message was, and this is not, this is like a cliche, like you could probably find it in a meme. It's basically, I don't want to spoil the ending, but it's all going to work out in the end."
"The events may change, but they don't change the core of who you are. But it's important to honor when you feel rocked, you feel jostled around that it's easy to not feel like you're in there, but to remind yourself that you are in there and that voice will grow louder and to trust that voice."
"It amazes me how focused and diligent and resilient one really has to be to get to the other side. And even from your stories, like even if pregnancy did come easy and birth came easily, you still are faced with the biggest challenge and hurdles of your life afterwards."



Takeaways

Motherhood can be a challenging and unpredictable journey, with various obstacles and hardships along the way.
Infertility, pregnancy complications, and miscarriage are common experiences that many individuals face when trying to start a family.
Resilience, patience, and flexibility are essential qualities for navigating the ups and downs of motherhood.
Sharing stories and experiences can provide comfort, support, and a sense of community for those going through similar challenges.
There are many different paths to parenthood, and each journey is unique and valid.
It's important to honor and appreciate the joyful mo