Parenthood…. initial thoughts !!!
It’s been almost two weeks since our baby girl was born.
It’s been a challenge to gather thoughts and categorise them.
It’s been a turbulent ride of feelings and emotions.
It’s also been a wonderful time of a unique life transformation.
It’s been, it’s been… a journey of a lifetime.
Second of all, I want to say that nobody talks about postpartum mental and physical recovery of both parents. When you are pregnant you are bombarded with information about antenatal care, you are given basic info about postantal care but nobody really goes into details. Postanatal recovery is an individual process of bonding, healing ( mentally & physically) and accepting the new reality for both parents. After few first days with my newborn the reality of having a third person in the household ( apart from pur demanding feline kids) has struck me hard. I’ve realised that this little person…
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Firstly, congratulations on your new little bundle of cuteness. A new baby is a huge deal and you’re a superhero! Secondly, postpartum depression is no joke. I hope you’re able to get some time to look after yourself and help yourself feel good because that is what you deserve. Sending love ❤
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Thank you V. I feel like people should talk more about postnatal recovery taking into consideration physical and mental aspect x
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