Inspiring Mama #2 Elle Rowley of Solly Baby Wraps

Name: Elle Rowley 

IG name: @sollybabywrap

Where you currently live: San Diego

Your kids names/ages: Lucy (5), Solomon (3), Frances (2 months)

1. What were some of your first thoughts/feelings when finding out you were going to become a mama?Surprised! I had just been out on a week long wilderness trek and, when I got home I was STARVING. Like, I thought I was going to die I was so hungry. I had just taken a negative pregnancy test so I was 100% convinced I had parasites. A friend of mine who had also gone on the trek trek was an ER doctor so I asked him if he thought I'd picked up some kind of bug. Instead of answering he asked, "Have you taken a pregnancy test?" I said I did before the trek but it was negative. He smiled and said, "Take it again." 

2. Do you have a motto or quote that has helped you along during motherhood? Love, love, love. Like the Beatles used to sing it. Really, it's the answer to everything.  

3. What has changed the most in your life since becoming a mother? I think the more appropriate question would be, what HASN'T changed since becoming a mother. In which case my answer would be: I still can't quit shopping at Forever 21. 

4.  If you could teach your child/children one lesson in life what would it be? That hope and love can conquer all. And to be deliberate. Take hold of your life or it will take hold of you. Sorry, I guess that's two. There's a lot to learn in life! 

5. How has motherhood changed your mindset (maybe you broke a habit or once had a pet peeve that no longer bothers you)? I have stopped saying yes to everything. 

6. Any advice for new mothers or mothers-to-be? Trust your gut when it comes to your little ones. And be okay if you have an identity crisis in the beginning. You'll like the person that comes out the other side.