Dear New Mom,
Congratulations and welcome to the best part of your life. Motherhood!
It is the most beautiful, difficult, and emotional
experience you will ever go through. You
went from having fears during your pregnancy to fears about all the “whatifs”
now that the baby is here. Try and
listen to your own instincts and above all, google less. Hard I know, but it
instills other fears that we didn’t have prior.
You will have many “mom experts” give you advice on what you should do and
should not do. If it is asked for take
notes. If it was given freely, take it
with a grain of salt and know that what you are doing is right.
You will be emotional.
Let it out! It doesn’t matter if you cry alone or in Target, let it
out. Have no shame and you will feel
renewed after a good cry.
One of the hardest things is to not compare yourself to
other moms. Know that you are doing it
right and tune out the judgment and trust yourself.
You are going to be scared and worry about everything. Are they eating enough? Are they gaining
weight? Are they on the same level as
other babies their age? Let it go. Switch out your fears with being in awe over
what was created with love.
Your days may go slow but trust me, your years will fly
by. Don’t look for the fast forward
button but instead take everything day by day by rejoicing and celebrating your
miracle.
You are on a new journey that is so imperfect and beautiful
all at the same time.
Know that it gets better.
All of it gets better.
Love,
A Still Learning Mama
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