Mommin’ Aint Easy.

Hey mama, I’m gonna be real with you: sometimes you just want your old life back. The one where you could pee without worrying that your tiny human would scream the house down. The one where you could sit on your ass and binge Netflix or do whatever the hell you wanted, whenever you wanted.

Guess what? That feeling? Totally normal. Don’t feel guilty about it. I spent way too long thinking I had to be “grateful all the time” for my kids and my home life. Spoiler: that’s exhausting and unrealistic.

I know the drill all too well. I lost my first baby more than halfway through my pregnancy, and then gave birth to two IVF miracles who are alive and thriving. I am beyond grateful. But my postpartum life? Hated it. Constant anxiety, exhaustion, loneliness, worry—you name it. And yes, I sometimes missed my old life. That’s okay.

Society loves to tell us: “Be grateful. Suck it up. Enjoy every moment.” But mamas, hear me: you can be grateful and hate it sometimes. That’s not selfish. That’s normal. Motherhood is a huge responsibility. You are constantly giving—physically, emotionally, mentally. You deserve care, rejuvenation, and time to yourself. Full stop.

Here’s the kicker: if you are the only one soothing your baby, handling all the care, and constantly on high alert, you will never truly get that guilt-free breathing space. Anxious moms—especially us—tend to cling to control, but letting go is essential.

Involve your partner from the start. Share the load. Let them feed, soothe, and care for the baby. Trust that your baby will survive without you hovering every second. And yes, this applies to recovery tools like placenta encapsulation: making sure your placenta pills are safely processed and part of your postpartum plan can give your hormones a boost, help your milk supply, and keep your mood from tanking.

Your needs matter. Your feelings are valid. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

You deserve a postpartum that works for you. Let’s make it happen. Click here to learn more.