I just wanted to give a shout-out to @Marianne_Hayden and the other game dev moms who gave me post-partum insights: @somethingbetter @psyham @Eidokal @Valskuiken @amcgator @KevinTrepanier @steamgirlgame @EUpde ... my baby was born last week and your tips have been invaluable.

I find myself re-reading them as touchstones as I learn how to care better for my kid. Tips for being an advocate for yourself to Dr's, breastfeeding, cutting yourself some slack...have all been helpful reminders to this sleep deprived new Mom. 😊

@sleepydino Your baby is super adorable!! Congrats! Your can do it mom!

@psyham Thanks, Erica!! And thank you again for the support! ❤

@sleepydino Georgous picture 🙂 wanted to say I'm a #gamedev mum of 3 daughters, mine were 5, 2 & not born when I got first games job, 20 years later I still make games & love it. Hope my story from other end of journey you've just started, is helpful. Not always easy but is possible 🙂

@EABoissiere That is so inspirational to hear. One of the reasons I waited so long to have kids was because of the volatility of our industry. (I've already been laid off a couple times.) Your story gives me hope. Thank you!

@sleepydino Look at gorgeous baby! Well done! 👍

@EUpde Thank you!! ❤❤❤

@sleepydino Omg congrats. So so beautiful 😍 You are doing great.

@amcgator Thank you, Alicia!! ❤

@Anim8der

@somethingbetter Words can't describe how much your encouragement and advice helped me during the course of this pregnancy. THANK YOU for everything. ❤ Next time I'm in town to see my family in NJ, we should meet up!!

@BillyHarper73 Aw, thanks, Billy!! 😊

@Valskuiken This is incredibly belated, but thank you! This cheered me as I wait for my baby to wake up for a night feeding. 🥰

@Eidokal Thanks!! And yes! Baby snuggles 24/7. That new baby smell is the best!

@steamgirlgame Aw, thank you!! That is an excellent quote; I'll need to remember that one when I'm up the wee hours of the night with my son. 😊