Some
women
think
that
pregnancy
is difficult and that
life can't be any harder then that...boy are they in for a surprise.
Having kids is one of the most amazing things you will ever experience
but it is also one of the hardest.
After
the
child
is
born
you still have many issues to deal with like the following:
Hormonal changes while your body
tries to get
back into sync with regular womanhood
You are exhausted from your baby
waking at night
wanting to eat or cuddle
If you breastfeed the demand is all
on you and
your nipples and breasts are sore
You
now just feel fat because you have extra weight but no baby inside of
you as your excuse as to why you just chowed down on two
quarter-pounders with cheese
You have a low sex drive because
you feel fat,
are exhausted and terrified of another nine months right away
Well
the
good
news
is that you are not the only one that feels like that
after having kids. Every new mother has some concerns, self esteem
issues, etc. We are human...mothers are sometimes Super Human but every
woman who has a baby goes through the same thing.
Here
are
some
tips
to
help you deal with the main after childbirth issues.
Lack
of Sleep
When
you
have
a
baby you need to be on your A-Game so mommies please sleep
when your baby sleeps. I know you think there is laundry to fold, food
to cook, dishes to clean etc but just sleep! Your husband would much
rather have a rested wife than a clean house. People hate to ask for
help when they need it but if you are too exhausted to function ask a
friend, relative or babysitter to come over for a few hours so you can
get the much needed sleep that you need.
Loosing
the Excess Pregnancy Weight
The
best way to loose your pregnancy weight is with a healthy diet and
exercise routine. Don't push yourself the day you get from the
hospital. Understand that your body just went through an amazing yet
exhausting experience and needs time to heal. Remember it took you nine
months to gain the weight so it may take that long to loose it. Crash
diets will not work so eat right and exercise by taking your kids on
walks.
Getting
and Feeling Sexy Again for Your Man
This
is
a
scary
thing
for women because they don't feel sexy. Mommies believe
it or not your husbands actually think you are sexier now than they did
before you gave birth to their kids. They are actually in total awe
and jealous of what your body has just done...men think they can do
everything but they can not give birth to a human being!
To
keep
the spark alive or to reignite it you will both have to work at it. Let
your partner know your concerns so he can help you feel better about
them by complimenting your new curves, etc. Before you know it you will
feel sexy again.
Taking
Care of Yourself
My
husband said
that the second our son was born the mommy switch inside clicked on and
has never turned off. I, like most mothers, have a tendency to always
make sure that my husband and my son have everything they need before I
do. That is a noble thing but you can't neglect yourself or you will
gain resentment that is unhealthy. Doing something small to take care
of yourself like a manicure, hair cut, eyebrow wax etc is not selfish
it is healthy.
Finding
Some Alone Time
Every
mom
needs
some
alone
time
for relaxation to get away from baby spit up, dirty diapers,
crying and more. Take some time for yourself every day and enjoy a hot
bath, two chapters of a good book, your favorite dessert. Make sure to
do something that will make you happy and relaxed so you can hit the
next day and the next task with full force and a big smile.
