Today was the first day of my postnatal classes. We didn't really discuss very much, mostly everyone shared their story, struggles and successes. It was good to hear about some of the differences and get some tips as well.
Some of the new moms are completely overwhelmed which is understandable. Being a mom is tough stuff. One thing that surprised me a ton was the instructor said that professionally and personally she doesn't believe women are being raised to know what to do or prepared for roles of motherhood. No wonder our society is having so many struggles.
I never thought that I would be so grateful for the many opportunities I have had in my life to be around children. I have 4 siblings, all of them are younger than me. I have many cousins that I have been around my entire life. I also did a lot of babysitting in my youth. Mostly just when for a couple of hours but one family I babysat all day long for weeks. What a great opportunity. I learned how to sooth a baby, burp a baby, multitask, let a baby cry for a minute when needed.
All of those things seem small and not a big deal but my eyes were opened. How lucky am I that I can enjoy being a mom without worrying about learning everything to know about babies.
I am also grateful that I know I'm not perfect and don't feel the need to be perfect. Sure I would love to be super mom but the truth is right now I can't be. Somedays the dishes and laundry aren't done. So what? Bee is happy and I'm not stressed. No point in stretching myself so thin that I let myself become overwhelmed.
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