# The Things That Surprised Us Most About Being Moms

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Podcast: [Coffee with the Rustic Girls](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-the-rustic-girls-7509268)
Published: 2026-07-04T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oasis1988blaze19882/episodes/The-Things-That-Surprised-Us-Most-About-Being-Moms-e3lc5rb
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## Resource

Motherhood has a way of teaching us things we never saw coming. In today's chat, we're sharing some of the biggest surprises we've experienced as mothers—from the challenges that caught us off guard to the unexpected joys, lessons, and moments that have shaped us along the way. As a mother and daughter, we've experienced motherhood from different seasons of life, and we're reflecting on what has surprised us most, how our expectations changed, and the things we wish we had known earlier. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for an honest conversation about the beautiful, messy, and surprising journey of motherhood.

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