26/08/2025
Happy 3 Months Postpartum!
Wow… what a difference 3 months makes.
Looking at the first photo now honestly makes me laugh 🤭, but in that moment, I truly thought I wasn’t going to make it. And that’s normal, right? I think most mums have that thought at some point during labour.
Going in, my mindset was calm: don’t overwhelm myself, don’t binge scary stories online, just stay open-minded and remember that every experience is different. But wow… I didn’t expect mine to be THAT different.
Labour wasn’t pleasant (as I’ve shared before), but my goodness it showed me the true power of our bodies and how quickly we can recover from something so intense. Not just physically, but mentally too.
I’ve spent years working on my emotional and mental health, and honestly, that was my biggest strength going into labour. If I hadn’t done that work, I don’t know if I’d have come out of it okay.
Lately, people have said, “You seem so chilled and relaxed.” The truth? The best thing I ever did was face my demons before becoming a mum. If I’d given birth five years ago, it would’ve been a completely different story anxiety, sleepless nights, constant worrying… and honestly, I think my baby would have felt that energy too.
We are so lucky to have brought Xander into the world. He’s the most perfect little boy, and I’m so proud to be his mummy.
If you’re reading this and you’re pregnant or in the thick of postpartum, please don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Every journey is different. I share my story to remind you—it can get better. If you’re struggling right now (I did, especially in those first weeks after leaving hospital), please know: it will get easier. 💛
