The Rules

I’m just going to say it: the week after Jack’s birth was the darkest mentally and emotionally I’ve had as a mom. Although I can’t guarantee anything, I do hope I’ve learned a few things that hopefully will help...

My “rules” post-birth:

Wear comfy clothes.

Set boundaries for others.

No expectations on myself.

One day at a time.

Crying is normal. Sometimes tears of joy, sometimes tears from simply being exhausted. NORMAL.

Dress baby in sleepers.

Keep life simple.

Don’t over do it. You’ll pay for it later.

It’s ok to ask for help.

I’ll never get that week or month back. Enjoy it, slow down (extremely hard for me), enjoy my baby.

What else would you add to this list?