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On the day that your last child is born, you’ll find yourself filled with a jumble of emotions. ?
Postpartum depletion describes the way new mothers feel for months and even years after baby is born.
1. Listen with the intent to understand their point of view and feelings.
My work can wait. My kids are in good hands. My routine will be there waiting for me when I get back.
The times I feel like I’m failing, I’m somehow reminded that sure enough, I must be doing something right.
1. I determine my non-negotiables
“Mommy, I’m safe,” she said, snuggling into my chest as we laid in bed.
Let’s focus on the positive parts of every season instead of wishing it all away.
I promise this will be worth it.
Who’s with me?
...just as you are. ?
I don’t want to nurse another baby—I want to go back to the last time I nursed my baby boy and savor the moment.
...because the world is so big and you’re so small, and I worry. A lot.
It costs nothing, and takes only moments a day.
“I am confident and growing in my parenting role.”
If I had known what sleep deprivation really felt like before I had kids… ?
2. Carpe Diem every moment. Just worry about carpe diem-ing some moments. All? Not doable.
Tonight was a seemingly typical night in our house. It was not out of the ordinary. And yet, it was also monumental.
4. If I get dressed and put on makeup I'm going to go somewhere.
While you were sleeping, I just stared at you, in awe, that something so perfect could come from me. ?
