Hi! I wonder if engagement has anything to do with how people access the content? I always read the post directly in the email vs opening the Substack app—so, I’ll be honest, I read and enjoy each Friday but never consider the fact that you could like and comment!
I always love how relatable and authentic you are, Erin. I feel the parenting parallels every. single. day. Being a parent is not for the faint of the heart and I want so badly to be with them forever but I also want to give them space so they can learn THEIR purpose based on what THEY want. It is so easy for us parents to have a "vision" and/or to (with good intentions), steer their children in a way because we think it would be the most beneficial. Personally, we are always trying to balance that as their parents and boy is that a fine balance. I listened to one of Michelle Obama's Podcast today and she spoke about letting children become the individual they ARE and not who we are imposing on them to be. Our job as their parent is to help them find THEIR purpose and to always think bigger and beyond being a wife/husband, or a mom/dad, etc. You showing Lola who YOU ARE is so so good for her to see. I know you've slowed down a bit and have been re-aligning with all the things that are important to you, and it will certainly add to her little brain as it did to yours of your own Mama <3
Side note: I don't even know what the Substack app is. I only see your newsletter here, but I will be sure to reply on here and engage as I know it is so vulnerable to come and share, and could be disheartening when there's no response.
Erin, thanks for all your heartfelt content. You are an incredible mom and it’s so important to be able to feel your feelings and healthy to express them. I totally get it’s scary to see how fast time goes with your precious wee Lola. Nice timing for you to take your reset this year which will give you more time for you, and extra time with Lola and daddy.
I know this newsletter is time consuming for you and often pretty emotional to write THANK YOU for your psssion and commitment to help other moms and for keeping it honest.
I can only imagine how difficult it is for you to see your mom struggling with her Alzheimer’s and I will continue to pray for you.
I appreciate your honesty in all aspects of your life SO much! I received The Mom Flow by email, and when I saw the weekly prompt at the bottom suggesting a heart or comment, I didn't realize that there was a real place—here—for me to do just that! So I hope that you see engagement take a turn for the better and continue with your weekly share this way! And thanks for the reminder on just how to engage with your content. ♥️
I just went back to the email and see you can like and comment directly in there but maybe because I’m viewing it in email format I’ve never paid attention to that?!…wonder if other people are the same
I for one would be very saddened if you chose to stop the mom flow, but in saying that I do understand. You’re correct in saying about social media becoming a pitch for this and that and sometimes boggles the brain. Whatever your decision, just saying thank you for sharing.
I love your newsletters and also find them relatable. Hearing the emotion in your voice about Lola growing up made me tear up about thinking about my two girls. My youngest is very close age to Lola and I often get emotional when I take a step back and see how much she has changed
Hi Erin! I found all of this to be so relatable. Especially the post your friend put up. My son is almost 6 and he’s our one and only. He was the miracle at the end of our IVF journey and I find myself feeling the exact same way about him growing up. I’m so excited to see him grow and learn and become this incredibly amazing human being but I also know that it is so fleeting. I look back at pictures and videos of him as a baby and toddler and I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by. The saying “the days are long but the years fly by quickly” has never been so true!
Soo relatable. My eyes teared up when you wrote about Lola growing up... I feel the exact same way about my 2.5 year old. Anyways, I love the newsletter and always read it! Forwarded it to some of my mom friends and I hope you keep doing it!
Hi! I wonder if engagement has anything to do with how people access the content? I always read the post directly in the email vs opening the Substack app—so, I’ll be honest, I read and enjoy each Friday but never consider the fact that you could like and comment!
I always love how relatable and authentic you are, Erin. I feel the parenting parallels every. single. day. Being a parent is not for the faint of the heart and I want so badly to be with them forever but I also want to give them space so they can learn THEIR purpose based on what THEY want. It is so easy for us parents to have a "vision" and/or to (with good intentions), steer their children in a way because we think it would be the most beneficial. Personally, we are always trying to balance that as their parents and boy is that a fine balance. I listened to one of Michelle Obama's Podcast today and she spoke about letting children become the individual they ARE and not who we are imposing on them to be. Our job as their parent is to help them find THEIR purpose and to always think bigger and beyond being a wife/husband, or a mom/dad, etc. You showing Lola who YOU ARE is so so good for her to see. I know you've slowed down a bit and have been re-aligning with all the things that are important to you, and it will certainly add to her little brain as it did to yours of your own Mama <3
Side note: I don't even know what the Substack app is. I only see your newsletter here, but I will be sure to reply on here and engage as I know it is so vulnerable to come and share, and could be disheartening when there's no response.
You're a treasure!!
Erin, thanks for all your heartfelt content. You are an incredible mom and it’s so important to be able to feel your feelings and healthy to express them. I totally get it’s scary to see how fast time goes with your precious wee Lola. Nice timing for you to take your reset this year which will give you more time for you, and extra time with Lola and daddy.
I know this newsletter is time consuming for you and often pretty emotional to write THANK YOU for your psssion and commitment to help other moms and for keeping it honest.
I can only imagine how difficult it is for you to see your mom struggling with her Alzheimer’s and I will continue to pray for you.
Hugs. Jacquie
I appreciate your honesty in all aspects of your life SO much! I received The Mom Flow by email, and when I saw the weekly prompt at the bottom suggesting a heart or comment, I didn't realize that there was a real place—here—for me to do just that! So I hope that you see engagement take a turn for the better and continue with your weekly share this way! And thanks for the reminder on just how to engage with your content. ♥️
I just went back to the email and see you can like and comment directly in there but maybe because I’m viewing it in email format I’ve never paid attention to that?!…wonder if other people are the same
Ah great questions!!! Thanks Hollie! 🫶🏽🫶🏽
Erin:
I for one would be very saddened if you chose to stop the mom flow, but in saying that I do understand. You’re correct in saying about social media becoming a pitch for this and that and sometimes boggles the brain. Whatever your decision, just saying thank you for sharing.
Have an awesome weekend 🩷💐
I so relate to the sentiment about the kids growing up. So much joy but also heart is breaking all the time ♥️♥️
I love your newsletters and also find them relatable. Hearing the emotion in your voice about Lola growing up made me tear up about thinking about my two girls. My youngest is very close age to Lola and I often get emotional when I take a step back and see how much she has changed
Hi Erin! I found all of this to be so relatable. Especially the post your friend put up. My son is almost 6 and he’s our one and only. He was the miracle at the end of our IVF journey and I find myself feeling the exact same way about him growing up. I’m so excited to see him grow and learn and become this incredibly amazing human being but I also know that it is so fleeting. I look back at pictures and videos of him as a baby and toddler and I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by. The saying “the days are long but the years fly by quickly” has never been so true!
Soo relatable. My eyes teared up when you wrote about Lola growing up... I feel the exact same way about my 2.5 year old. Anyways, I love the newsletter and always read it! Forwarded it to some of my mom friends and I hope you keep doing it!
Love this, Erin and Love you