03/07/2024
"In the midst of taking newborn pictures in the hospital, Justin candidly captured me in all my “new” mom glory.
Mesh un**es, big ole pad, engorged breasts, sexy nursing bra, chomping on ice. The reality of motherhood.
During pregnancy, people are always asking you if you need anything. You see your doctor every month, then every two weeks, and then weekly until you deliver.
After birth, it’s easy to feel like an after thought.
You’re here, just having created, grown, and birthed an entire human — and all of the sudden you’re put in the background. All the attention is now placed on your tiny human. Which, don’t get me wrong, makes you feel completely grateful! But you’re still here. Bleeding. Swollen. Cramping & contracting (yes you still do this after labor). Emotional about your first postpartum BM and nobody cares.
You see your doctor for one 6 week postpartum check-up and then you don’t check-in again for an entire year.
This is motherhood.
There will be many moments that you don’t feel confident. There will be many times when you really need help, that won’t be offered. But you’re going to get through it because mothers are strong. 🧡"
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