During these times, many of us wear several hats. I find myself caring for my young children, caring for my elderly grandmother, furthering my education while simultaneously being more skilled in my professional setting, dating, being a friend, sister, daughter, etc….
There was a period that I was so consumed by being everything to everyone, I forgot to be what I needed for me. Can you imagine? Your star player, the one who makes all this possible…. You forgot about them?
A lot of my friends have been telling me of how exhausted they are after becoming parents. So this post is for my support people. When someone delivers a child, please do everything in your power to be a blessing and not another thing they have to worry about.
- Stay up the the newborn overnight
- Change diapers
- Do dishes/bottle cleaning and sterilization
- Order/prepare meals
- Encourage self care (showers, manicures, solo walks)
- Provide or sponsor massages
- Listen…. Simply be a safe place for their venting
- Take on the bulk of responsibility so they have time to recuperate
- Be kind…. This is such a vulnerable state
- Anticipate their needs/desires
Let me know if you want to talk about the married single pandemic that is sweeping through these streets!
Mommy Guilt 
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