What helps me balance motherhood đź©·

What helps me balance motherhood and my personal life is ever changing. I try most days to give myself a little extra time in the morning to enjoy a cup of coffee (which often gets reheated at least twice, and that’s okay!). When traveling to a zoo or dinner with friends, I try to get parked 30-45 minutes before hand to nurse or pump so I can feel more at ease when walking the zoo, mall, or sitting at a restaurant. It’s not always possible but I try!! Whatever I do for my daughter, I always try to make a little time for myself also, so if I’m going to the park for a meet up or going to a baby consignment shop, I’ll stop by a Starbucks drive through and get a little treat for myself also or I’ll play my favorite station in the car. It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood but make sure to do something for yourselves Mama, your babies wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you and you deserve to enjoy all your favorite things still!! :pink_heart::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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You are so right!:heart::heart: to be top notch for our kids we have to treat ourselves great too!!:heart:

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It’s so great making time for yourself. It is so hard to do. I am still learning myself.

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i’m so glad you do this with a nice cup of coffee every morning. I need to start something similar.

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Me too, that’s very helpful

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This is so true you truly have to care for yourself to be able to take care of your little one. I’ve learned that more and more throughout my journey as a new mommy too. It’s about finding the balance that makes you happy so you can be the best version of you for your little one :heart_hands::two_hearts::heart_hands:

That’s amazing! Great job!

It does get very hard to find the time or make the time when you’re working full time and have a toddler to take care of as well as your newborn. You’re exhausted, and all hours of the day are filled with something. Even if baby sleeps through the night, you’re still getting up to do a midnight pump. While I may not get to do for myself daily, I do at least get my nails done once a month or have one night a week where I can read a little of whatever book seems cool at the time.