Motherhood continues to surprise me, even the second time around. As a mum of two with a six-year age gap, I thought I knew what to expect, but this stage still caught me off guard. What surprised me most is how quickly the focus shifts away from you. When the baby is new, everyone checks in, but a few months later people mostly ask for pictures of the baby rather than how you’re doing. Meanwhile, you’re navigating sleep regressions, exhaustion, and even postpartum hair loss. It’s a different, quieter stage of motherhood that can feel lonely. Still, I remind myself that this is only a phase, a season that will eventually pass#LifeAsANewMom
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