Feeling Peace and Love Postpartum!

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Hi!

Before I welcomed Asher, I knew motherhood would be incredibly new territory both mentally and physically.  I wasn’t worried, though.  I believe strongly in a woman’s instincts.  I was certain that my instincts would kick in and become more heightened than ever when I became mama to this baby boy.

There is a lot of stigma about how a woman will ease into motherhood.  Will she feel postpartum depression?  Will she lose her baby weight?  Will she sleep?  Will she be able to nurse?  I trusted I would take to all of these new life experiences.  When Asher arrived, I approached these experiences with a sense of calm and confidence.  These are some of my thoughts on feeling like myself and at peace amidst tremendous life changes!

  1. Enlist help!  It is wonderful having a nurse, family member, or friend keep you company.  Simply having someone to talk to during the feedings and downtime during the day is delightful and brings feel good vibes!
  2. Stick to a balanced diet.  My pre-baby diet was healthy.  I wanted to make sure Asher received a variety of nutrients while he grew!  I certainly had my share of ice cream and treats, but the ice cream was dairy free and the treats were home baked.  Lots of protein and veggies were staples and I never missed a meal.  Now that Asher is here, I continue to eat well.  Not only is this is good for Asher, but I feel great and my 28 pregnancy pounds were gone 4 weeks postpartum.
  3. Get out of the house!  Asher and I eat lunch out all the time.  It is Summer!  The fresh air, sunshine, and people watching are relaxing and rejuvenating.
  4. Don’t forget to shower and get dressed every morning.  Asher hangs out in his Baby Bjorn bouncer in the bathroom while I take a 5 minute shower.  It isn’t a long one, but it does the trick, I feel refreshed, and it’s the right start to the day!
  5. Create fun traditions.  Every Sunday, we visit the farmer’s market as a family.  It’s the perfect activity because we are outdoors, we are together, we are purchasing healthy food, and we look forward to it every week!

Peace and love,
Elisa