Balancing Motherhood and Business

I’ve joked before that I have a signature color, but accidentally matching my baby almost perfectly has shown me just how true my colors run :) One of the first things I do each day after work is change into my PHNX Serena Shorts and this day was no exception.

As I write this blog, it’s currently 6am and I’ve been up for an hour. Really I’ve been up for most of the night with my baby, but my alarm went off at 5am. I had plans to work on this business after work yesterday - I’m still working full-time, but as is often the case that wasn’t possible. When I get home from work my baby needs me and honestly, I need him. One of my goals for PHNX is to be able to stay home with him and any future kids so for now, I work in the margins.

Since becoming a mom, in some ways it feels like I have more time. Motherhood has forced me to prioritize only the most important things in my life and so many previous distractions simply aren’t worth the trade off. However, the time to myself - where I can think deeply and be just “me” is almost non-existent at this point. I know that will change one day, but for now 6am is the only time I have where no one needs me (usually).

At the same time, my passion for this business has never been greater and it’s never been easier to work in the in-between moments. Having worn our shorts through my own pregnancy I’m even more confident in our product. With my son at home, I see more clearly the benefits of working for myself and I am more motivated than ever to get there.

This blog is a real-life glimpse into my story of growing PHNX. I don’t know if anything will come of it, but I hope one day to be able to look back on these times and realize all of the early mornings, late nights, and dreams were worth it.