what a boring planet… no fairies, no elves, no mermaids, no dragons, no vampires, no ware wolves….. just bills, stress, gossip, and insufferable people
What a boring planet.... no fairies, no elves, no mermaids, no dragons, no vampires, no werewolves… just bills, stress, gossip, and insufferable people.
Things I wish I knew before my first postpartum:
- You need MORE calories than pregnancy, not less. Way more than you think or want to believe. Don't fight it.
- Hair loss at 3-4 months isn't just "normal". It's a sign that your body is depleted. Support it.
- Rage and anxiety are often low progesterone and depleted minerals. There is nothing wrong with your character.
- Your body will hold onto weight while breastfeeding as a survival mechanism. It's protecting your milk supply. Trust your body is doing the right thing for now.
- It can take 2-3 YEARS to fully replenish your nutrient stores.
- It's okay if you feel like you got nothing done in a day. Breastfeeding is a full-time job. Everything else is extra.
- Overdose on warming foods. Broths. Warm milk. Teas. Congee. Soups. Your body needs warmth to heal.
- There's no set timeline for when you can exercise again. Some women feel ready in a couple weeks, others need months. Listen to YOUR body, not a generic "6 week clearance."
- It's okay to not want guests over. Your baby consumes you and you're allowed to protect that bubble. You don't have to cater to anyone but your baby.
- Postpartum is a beautiful time to reset and rebuild. You're starting from a clean slate. Use it.
When Lauryn Hill said “it could all be so simple”she wasn't lying. Reciprocity between two people who want something to work is so simple. It's as easy as breathing.