Motherhood- a Journey of Empowerment – Mommy Blogger

09/19/2018

Hi, I’m Lindsay, and I’m new here. New to blogging, new to Mommy Connections, and new to this crazy rollercoaster of a ride called motherhood. I’m from Regina, Saskatchewan and I share my life with my husband Jordan, little dog Rascal, and of course my mini dictator of a boss, our daughter, Hartley Dawn. Mom life can be hard, exhausting, frustrating, amazing, awe inspiring and as I’m finding out, incredibly empowering! Join me as I share my open and honest experiences and tips (that worked for us!) as I fumble my way through this motherhood journey!

Being a new mom is tough. Between the diaper changes and the feedings (and let’s be honest, that doesn’t leave a lot of time in the day!) you still have to navigate your relationships, figure out your new responsibilities, keep up with your hygiene, drink enough water, and take care of a tiny human!

But, being a new mom can also be incredibly empowering. From the first night alone with the baby, to the first day going pad-free, let’s have an honest conversation about those moments that make us all realize…maybe we can handle this Mom thing, after all

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Bringing baby home. We spend months preparing for this little person, we buy all the things and prep all the meals and are as ready as we can be.

But, after going through the really scary part of ACTUALLY delivering a baby (Um, hello, aren’t our bodies incredible?!) now you have to leave the support and guidance of midwives, nurses and doctors, and you have to take that baby home. You’re probably bleeding, you may have stitches, everything hurts, you are likely more than a little tired, and now people expect you to take care of another human life?!

As scary as it is, the first night that you (or you and your partner) are alone with baby can be incredibly empowering! Surviving that first night, whether you get any sleep or not, is a pretty incredible feeling. Pat yourself on the back and be proud of yourself, because you battled the fear and your baby is still alive – success!

Your first shower alone. I remember my first shower home alone with babe. After the grandparents had gone home, and dad had gone back to work, and there was no one there to hold my baby, I successfully got her to sleep in her bassinet, took the monitor into the bathroom, and got all hot and soapy! It was so great to realize that I could actually do things on my own (bonus: I also managed to brush my teeth before babe woke up – small victories, amiright?!)!

That first day you can confidently go pad-free without ruining your underwear. Listen, if you’re one of the lucky ones that bled for a few days or even a couple weeks, I’m happy for you (but more than a little jelly, tbh), but for those of us who bled for WEEKS, bordering on months, the first day where our newborn is the only one wearing a diaper is a hella good day. Goodbye pads, hello pretty underpants.

The first date night as Mom and Dad. I won’t lie, leaving our precious bundle (in the very capable hands of her grandmother) for the first time was scary, but you know what? Connecting as husband and wife, being partners outside of Mom and Dad, and showing each other that we are still the people who met and fell in love? Totally worth it.

Leaving the house with just you and baby. Diapers? Check. Wipes? Check. Blankets, soother, extra clothes? Check. Check. Check. No matter how prepared you are for your first outing with babe, it’s still going to be scary. What if I need to breastfeed in public? What if baby projectile poops on the first out of the house diaper change (True story, sorry about your carpet, Linda!)? What if baby screams (for what seems like forever) as we rush through superstore for extra baby wipes? The point is, you will get through it, and the next outing will be easier, you will be less stressed and less anxious, and you will learn to keep extra wipes in the car

Being a new mom is filled with doubt and uncertainty, and it’s a hell of a learning curve, but with a little faith and a can-do attitude, it can also be so empowering to take care of a tiny human!

Whether you’re a first time mom, or a Mom with plenty of experience, what are some of your most empowering Mom moments? Share them in the comments!

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