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Maybe it's just me, but I feel like over the last several years there has been another "baby boom". No doubt the last 12 months of isolation may have played it's part in the upcoming surge in the population (I've already heard the term "CovidBabies" on the rise). Personally, I feel this is fantastic. There have been times in my life when I felt on the "outside" when discussing my desire to be a mom and to see it once again become an honored and elevated role in society is encouraging.

There are so many cool products geared to moms that make it seem all the more fashionable to have a baby; goodbye XL men's clothing and hello modern maternity and nursing clothes! Diaper bags have become supersized purses, nursing covers have become vogue scarves and home nurseries have become magazine worthy sets.

Here's the thing; spit up, poop and boogers will likely (and hopefully) never be desirable. There is a lot that comes with being a mom that will not be stylish or sexy. There have been more than a few moments where the face that greeted me in the mirror looked much too tired, frazzled and old to really be my own (it really hits home when your husband finds baby food in your hair or arrowroot cookie crumbs all over your pants). But like so many of the other life lessons, I'm also coming to terms with this new reality.

What is or isn't trendy is not the deciding factor on what is good or right. History has shown time and time again that even with the majority agreeing, mistakes can still be made. As much as I'd love to slam the 80's right now, there are far more serious issues at hand than teased hair and shoulder pads.

Looking to God for validation instead of society means that the standard will never change. I will always know what He expects of me and how He sees me. In mom jeans or leggings; showered or not; well rested or sleep deprived; I am loved. Unlike humans, God is capable of keeping balance. We seem to swing from one extreme to another bulldozing anyone who doesn't want to jump on the pendulum swing. As much as I love being a mom, I also believe there are women who will never have children and still do great things in this world.

There is no use getting swept up in the trends. How can you hit a mark that is constantly moving? Instead I would encourage you to get to know God deeply and discover your value with or without a baby.

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Galatians 1:10

"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? "