So 6 months finally passed and you have survived what seems like a whirlwind of motherhood. You should congratulate yourself for pushing through.
I remember the first 6 months of becoming a new mom were life-changing. In the beginning, you feel like there is this human that now depends on you, and you are not sure what to do, and panic kicks in but you end up figuring it out.
Finally, 3-4 months pass and you think you have everything under control and then another pattern starts with feedings and purees and solids and baby lead weening and it’s as If you cannot keep up. Don’t worry these feelings are totally normal and something that not everyone is okay to talk about, but they should.
No one taught new moms how to be moms at school, there is no instruction booklet on what to do and not to do. Being tired is your permanent feeling but we keep going. Keep going, is the most important thing you can do, your child needs you just as much as you need them to. Remember they chose you and gave you the title “MOM” and they will forever need you.
The best advice I ever got is “through the chaos do find time for yourself”. Go for a walk when the baby is sleeping even if it is around the block. Head out to your nearest pharmacy to walk around just to change your scenery. Take the time to do your nails, and wash your hair because if you do not feel good inside you cannot help your newborn child.
At 3 months I started to feel better about mom life and my new scheduling and routine. At 6 months I decided to throw out all the books about scheduling and timing everything and just went with the ques of my child, what he needed, what he wanted, at his own pace. I told myself if my kid starts to crawl or eat solids or drink water or walk a bit late doesn’t mean that there is something wrong, the more pressure you put on yourself as a mom the more you don’t enjoy the little things.
For all you 6-month baby moms, keep going and always remember to enjoy every moment.
