Congratulations on your new bundle of joy, mama!
Parenting is no easy feat; and for first-time moms, it can feel overwhelming at times. Between running a household, juggling the demands of work, and dealing with everything life throws at her, a mama’s main focus will still be raising her child.
While you take your time on your postpartum recovery, take these nuggets of wisdom with you as you embark on this exciting chapter of parenthood:
1.) Motherhood is a learning curve.
You don’t need to know everything all at once. Be gentle to yourself, mama. You’re experiencing all these for the first time so it’s okay if you are still learning. That’s right, you’ll learn as you go. You’ll learn new skills and adopt new techniques along the way. Even when your little one grows up, the learning never stops.
2.) You will make mistakes, and that’s okay.
Don’t beat yourself up if you forgot your child’s feeding time or did not wash the newborn clothes properly. You are not the only mama who made such a mistake. You don’t need to get it right all the time. The important thing with mistakes is how you handle and learn from them in your pursuit of being the best parent you can be to your little one.
3.) You are not in a competition with other mamas.
Stop comparing yourself to fellow moms. You don’t need to join a mama war. When you find yourself about to judge another mom, remember that she is also trying her best to get through all of these. The same goes for yourself. If you feel like other mamas are making better choices than you, remind yourself that you are the best mom for your child and that he or she loves you just the way you are.
4.) You don’t need to do everything alone.
If someone offers to help watch the baby, let them do it. You may be Wonder Woman in the eyes of your little bean, but even superheroes need rest. It’s totally fine (and even recommended by experts) to ask for assistance. Let your “village” help you raise that child. Instead, use that time to treat yourself to some me time.
5.) Motherhood is a load of fun, too!
Although challenges are aplenty, being a mama is truly rewarding. One of the most fun parts of motherhood is shopping for your little one. Whether it’s completing their stash of diapers and clothing or choosing the decorations and furnishings of the nursery, new mamas find ultimate pleasure in shopping for baby essentials and nice-to-have items.
It’s even more fun when mamas get to score goodies at discounted prices! On September 27 to 30, 2022, edamama brings you the New Mama Sale where you can shop for everyday essentials to set you up for the best start of your mamahood journey. Enjoy up to 80% off on mama-trusted brands such as Baby Dove, EQ Diapers and Wipes, Wyeth Nutrition, Zazu, Buds & Blooms, Looping, and many more. Shop now!
