Pregnancy gets 9 months of attention. Labor gets a hospital stay. Postpartum gets one 15 minute checkup at 6 weeks.
But postpartum is the longest medical event of your life. Your hormones don't return to baseline for at least 6 months (longer if you are BF). Your pelvic floor takes a year (at least). Your bone density takes longer. Your brain is remodeling itself for years. You're metabolically recovering for as long as you breastfeed.
We have completely undercounted what this season actually is. And too many women are doing it all alone.
i really be having to sit myself down like girl… you’re gonna be okay. everything will work out, everything will come together. it always has, and it always will.
Never underestimate a woman who can operate at full capacity while waking up 3-4 times a night with a baby/toddler. Whole other type of super hero shit lol
Having a 2 parent household for your kids is such a blessing fr 😩🫰🏽it’s like.. you’re making dinner? ok, i’ll give the kids a bath. You’re washing the clothes? i’ll fold them after they dry. One kid is acting up? okay, you take them & calm them down while I make sure the other one is entertained. You woke up early with the kids this morning? ok, i’ll stay up later with them so you can sleep. We’re making it work as a TEAM so no parent feels overwhelmed or gets overstimulated.❤️💯
You cannot:
Work full time, raise children, keep a spotless home, show up fully in your marriage, maintain friendships, stay fit, build wealth, read books, pursue hobbies, serve only home cooked meals, answer every email, and still make the 3:30 school pickup.
That standard was created to keep you exhausted and blaming yourself. Let it go.