Welcome to Christina Katelyn — Where Real Motherhood Lives

Let’s be honest, motherhood is a wild ride. Some days feel magical. Other days feel like you’re just trying to survive until bedtime. And in between? There’s a lot of laundry, lukewarm coffee, mental load juggling, and wondering if anyone else is also winging it.

You’re in the right place.

I’m Christina, mom of two with a decent age gap between them, part of a blended family, and someone who believes deeply in making motherhood feel less lonely. Christina Katelyn was born out of a need for honesty. For connection. For a place where we can talk about the good stuff, the messy stuff, and everything in between without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.

If you’re looking for a motherhood blog that’s real, a little sarcastic, and totally okay with imperfection — welcome. You belong here.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog is built for moms who want more than pretty highlight reels. Around here, we talk about what’s actually helpful and what’s just noise.

• Motherhood encouragement that doesn’t feel fluffy or fake, just the kind of reminders you need when you’re in the thick of it.
• Postpartum and newborn life, minus the sugarcoating. Think recovery tips, emotional honesty, and a safe space for figuring it all out.
• Product reviews and favorites that have actually been used, tested, and mom-approved. No weird brand pitches or irrelevant affiliate links.
• Blended family experiences, shared with love and respect because while it’s not the center of this blog, it’s part of our story.
• Personal stories that connect, relate, and remind you that whatever season you’re in, you’re not walking through it alone.

Whether you’re a brand new mom with a baby on your chest and no idea what day it is, or a seasoned pro trying to balance older kids with a newborn (and maybe forgetting your coffee in the microwave again) this space is for you.

Why I Started This Blog

Because motherhood is so much more than diaper blowouts and baby sleep schedules. It’s identity shifts, relationship changes, mental health battles, and the daily work of loving and raising little humans while trying to hold on to yourself, too.

I don’t have all the answers, and I don’t pretend to. I’m just here to share what I’ve learned, what I’m still figuring out, and hopefully offer a little light on your hard days.

If you’ve ever felt like you love your kids deeply but also miss who you were before — or like you’re totally in love with this life and completely overwhelmed at the same time — you’re not broken. You’re a mom. And this space is for you.

– Christina