✨ Reminder - Babies 🛑 ✨
I cannot stress this enough!
During postpartum, the mother goes through many changes to include hormonal changes. This can impact how we feel, how we react, and more.
Even at your happiest time bonding with your baby, there will always be points of frustration.
The way you would have reacted before baby is could be different than with a baby.
If you feel frustrated, angry, sad, etc put your baby down in a safe place and walk away. Or, ask your partner to take your baby and remove yourself from the area. You never. Want a moment in time to become your biggest regret as it will pass.
If you see signs of depression and hopelessness, don’t turn to social media. Contact your doctor immediately. These days many lack a village, but all of us know the struggles we experience and someone will always be there.
Remember, your sweet baby wants their mom, loves their mom, and seeks your safety. But, that doesn’t mean your mental health or wellbeing is secondary.
Find stuff to bring additional importance to your life outside the baby, like reading, drawing, music, working out, etc. walking with the baby.
These feelings will always pass, but if you determine nothing has changed you’re likely suffering from the areas addressed above.
None of us are perfect, but As a mom, and new mom again…we got this 🩷❤️💙
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As a new mom, understanding and managing postpartum emotions can feel overwhelming. One key piece of advice that truly resonated with me was the importance of putting the baby down in a safe place whenever feelings of frustration, anger, or sadness arise. This simple act not only protects your baby but also gives you a moment to regain composure. Navigating postpartum hormonal shifts often changes our emotional responses compared to pre-baby times. I found that acknowledging this change helped me build patience with myself and my baby. During moments of heightened stress, stepping away—even briefly—allowed me to avoid regrettable reactions. It's also critical to be vigilant about signs of postpartum depression. Social media may offer a temporary distraction, but it’s not a substitute for professional support. Reaching out to a healthcare provider when feelings of hopelessness persist is vital. Even if you feel isolated without a traditional "village," connecting with others who understand postpartum struggles can provide immense support. Incorporating activities that bring joy and a sense of self outside motherhood, like reading or light exercise, enhanced my wellbeing significantly. Taking walks with the baby became a therapeutic ritual that strengthened our bond while giving me space to refresh mentally. Remember, your baby cherishes you and looks to you for safety, but your mental health is just as important for both your well-being and your child's. Ignoring persistent negative feelings may worsen your experience, so prioritize seeking help and self-care. None of us are perfect, but embracing these steps helped me embrace motherhood with resilience and love.
I just had to tell my friend who’s husband is my husband’s childhood friend but they live an hour away and I had to tell her the other night because she is in the newborn “trenches” to give herself grace. If you need a breather put the baby down in the crib or in a rocker where she is safe and go to another room and breathe. It’s a lot because at that age till the are 6 months + they still think they are apart of you and that’s why they always want to be held but it’s okay to put her down when need to and yes she can cry it’s okay because mamas mental health matters. So she needs to give herself grace. And she does have a village but her family lives like 8+ hours away I think I know they do live far and then his family is there and him but I don’t think she has friends her age close to her for her to just txt and vent to and I felt honored that she texted me 🩷 and I can’t wait to go visit them tomorrow and I’m definitely going to give her a break and help out with the baby so she can feel like a normal person for a little bit 🩷