02/18/2026
It's official
6 weeks postpartum....and let's be real I am tired all of the time, my body is continuing to heal, and I am slowly integrating movement/walking into my days.
But
I keep seeing in my newsfeeds all kinds of posts about how to lose weight while breastfeeding....pushing working out early in recovery....how to get my body "back" after baby....
And I gotta tell you....its hard. It is hard to see these posts and not feel guilty because I haven't had the energy or time to do yoga stretches or I fall asleep before I have a chance to do kegels.
I am doing my best to really embrace this time to just be with my little girl, to follow her schedule and the natural healing process of my body. Trying to just enjoy this time and the moments without judging myself. I have to limit my time online and when I am on carefully curate by blocking content that says I am not doing enough.
I am happy at 6 weeks PP to just go for a short walk in the day and do a little around the house. And I will increase my activity as it feels right for my body and for my baby. I am looking forward to starting postnatal yoga soon and being a participant - not a teacher for a bit but I am in no rush.
I hope that all the new moms out there are taking care of themselves, following their body's cues and healing process and not feeling guilt or shame for not meeting this or that thing that is being shown here on social media.