A Letter to the New Mom
Hey Mama,
Happy Mother’s Day! This may be your first Mother’s Day with a sweet new baby in your arms. And if so congratulations! You may be experiencing a wide range of feelings and emotions as you get to be celebrated this month. As you have probably learned by now, motherhood is the greatest thing but also one of the hardest things. Trust me when the days and nights feel so long you will soon realize the years are too short.
Take some time this month to journal and reflect on this journey to becoming a mother and all the moments you have cherished since then. Making this a tradition will give you and your baby something to look back on someday and serve as reminder of how far you have come.
Give yourself grace. Being a new mom is hard in simple terms. You along with your baby are learning so much together. There is not a single perfect mom out there although it may seem that way when you are scrolling through social media. Your relationship with your baby is like no other, don’t let comparison be the thief of your joy.
Set some expectations as to how you would like to be honored for Mother’s Day. Being a mom can be a thankless job sometimes which is why I believe they dedicated a day to us. Don’t feel guilty about what your mama heart is craving, you are deserving of all the pampering that comes with celebrating Mother’s Day. One of the best things you can do as a mom is take care of yourself. When you are well taken care of you are better equipped to take care of your littles.
It’ll get better. Although you may have a newborn in your arms, one day you will have a sweet five year old running up to you with a sweet Mother’s Day craft from school and your mama heart will turn to mush.
Sincerely,
A Fellow Mama
