I chose to close my eyes and listen to your voice as I hold a feeding baby in my arms. Tears trickle down my cheek as I write this. Beautiful & important words for all mother's to hear. Can't wait to share with my mother's group. X
Oh, goodness, I cried reading this. Lovely tears for feeling seen. My first early postpartum period is not that long in the past and I have another approaching, and these words helped me feel held as I prepare for the second time around while likely still processing the first. Thank you. ☺️
So so true. I'm in the mist of postpartum with my second. Juggling the needs of a newborn, a toddler, a household, a body that doesn't move or look like it used to and being acutely aware that these beautiful days are so fleeting is so overwhelming at times. Heart-warming words, thank you. Xx
It’s always a juggle and I really believe surrendering to that is a big step forwards. But more importantly? Just be so deeply kind to yourself - to the body that’s working so hard to grow and care for two little ones, to the brain that’s trying to hold all the information, to the woman you are beneath the mother you’ve become ❤️
I loved this so much Jodi. I’m 6 months postpartum with baby 4 and wow it’s a lot at times - the juggle of FOUR kids, some days I can’t believe it 😂 Parenting a toddler and a baby at the same time has been a new experience for me and the overwhelm is real - figuring out my 3 year olds big emotions, trying to calm my own big emotions and have my little Velcro baby along for the ride while also trying to parent the teen and tween, it’s full on 😂
Gosh every word in this is so so spot on. An emotional read that made me feel very seen and normal! Thank you 🥰
💛 normalising the overwhelm and not-knowing is so important x
I’m not a parent and yet this still moved me. That’s the power of your writing. Just gorgeous.
Thank you! x
I chose to close my eyes and listen to your voice as I hold a feeding baby in my arms. Tears trickle down my cheek as I write this. Beautiful & important words for all mother's to hear. Can't wait to share with my mother's group. X
Thanks so much, Claire x
Oh, goodness, I cried reading this. Lovely tears for feeling seen. My first early postpartum period is not that long in the past and I have another approaching, and these words helped me feel held as I prepare for the second time around while likely still processing the first. Thank you. ☺️
I see you! x
So so true. I'm in the mist of postpartum with my second. Juggling the needs of a newborn, a toddler, a household, a body that doesn't move or look like it used to and being acutely aware that these beautiful days are so fleeting is so overwhelming at times. Heart-warming words, thank you. Xx
It’s always a juggle and I really believe surrendering to that is a big step forwards. But more importantly? Just be so deeply kind to yourself - to the body that’s working so hard to grow and care for two little ones, to the brain that’s trying to hold all the information, to the woman you are beneath the mother you’ve become ❤️
So let me ask you just one question: How are you?
No, not your baby. You.
I want to know how you are.
You don’t need to answer me straightaway. Take a few moments if you like, just to check in with yourself.
Crying as I read this.
One thing that absolutely surprised me about the postpartum period is the lack of support and attention given to the mother.
Just when I thought I couldn’t love your writing any more, this is really special Jodi, thank you.
Listening to your voice almost felt like I was catching up with a friend 🧡
I loved this so much Jodi. I’m 6 months postpartum with baby 4 and wow it’s a lot at times - the juggle of FOUR kids, some days I can’t believe it 😂 Parenting a toddler and a baby at the same time has been a new experience for me and the overwhelm is real - figuring out my 3 year olds big emotions, trying to calm my own big emotions and have my little Velcro baby along for the ride while also trying to parent the teen and tween, it’s full on 😂