Venting

I am now 1 year postpartum and it’s bitter sweet. I have watched my babygirl who I never thought I could have grow into such a funny, sweet, and already so smart girl. I have also let myself go and put myself on the back burner. I have pcos and have not stayed on top of my medication for it and I haven’t eaten the best or worked out. I am just not taking care of myself. I am always tired and always just so busy. I’m by no means complaining because I did pray for this life but I am nervous about the blood work I am getting tomorrow. I am just nervous it’s going to be the worst thing. I am needing prayers that it’s nothing serious and can be a fix. Please and thank you for everyone who takes the time to read this and respond if you like. Tips help, I am just a momma trying to be the best I can be for myself, my baby girl, my spouse, and God.

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Sending you hugs 🫂 have you heard the song "Just a Mom" by Audrey & Nathan? I think you'd find it relatable.

Praying for you lovely. Keep it positive and manifest the best things for you and your little girl

Definitely give yourself a bit of grace! Everyone says postpartum is 6-8 weeks, but for a lot of moms it can take up to 18 months-2 years to start feeling normal and for your hormones to even out. From the time I was in college, all the way up to the day I was induced (about 15 years of my life) I was active. I went to the gym and I fueled my body the way it needed to be and after my son was born it took me a year and a half to get back into fitness and probably closer for 2 years for me to get back into working out consistently. I was so exhausted all the time that i got blood work done twice within a span of 6 months bc i just couldn’t believe there was nothing wrong. Both times my blood work came back perfect 😬. Since then I have switched up vitamins a bit, cut out added sugar, and focused on building a healthier lifestyle while giving myself some grace on the days I just can’t do it because parenting can be really hard! All in all I can say I’m starting to feel like myself again!

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