What if everything you thought you knew about motherhood was wrong?
You've been told motherhood is instinctive. That you should feel grateful every moment. That social media shows you how it's "supposed" to look. But what about the reality of fertility struggles, pregnancy anxiety, overstimulation, and the pressure to be perfect?
This raw, honest memoir follows one woman's journey from years of fertility treatments through a pandemic pregnancy and discovering a new world of challenges after becoming a mom. Born in Germany, raised in Switzerland, and married to an American, Liz Jauvtis brings an international perspective to universal struggles that millions of mothers face but rarely discuss openly.
This isn't another "cherish every moment" motherhood book. This is the unfiltered truth about IVF trauma, social media comparison, feeling "touched out," and learning that maternal instinct isn't always automatic. It's validation for every woman who has felt alone in her struggle to live up to impossible standards.
Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy after loss, or drowning in the daily reality of early motherhood, this book offers what you need most: permission to feel everything and the assurance that you're not broken.