Three months into motherhood, I’m reflecting on how much has changed, what I’ve learned about my baby and myself, and how becoming her mom has somehow made me feel more like myself than ever.

A look at the slow, ordinary days we spent at home during the newborn stage, and the little routines and rituals that made them so special.

Looking back on the earliest newborn days, these are the things I wish I’d known about slowing down, trusting myself, finding our own rhythm, and savoring how quickly it all changes.