Matrescence
Hi all! I’ve recently discovered the term matrescence, the process of adjusting to your new identity during pregnancy and after becoming a mommy.
I’ve always been super ambitious and very focused on work, but since becoming pregnant (12 weeks now!), I’m really struggling to concentrate. I have my own business and somehow I just don’t find work as interesting as I did three months ago. All I want to do is think about and preparing for the baby, rest, and when I do work, I feel so much slower and more tired.
Is anyone else experiencing the same? Does the motivation come back? 🤍😵💫
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Everyone is different, some people find their passion again and some change life paths after motherhood. Both are valid, but it’s hard to predict how matrescence will affect someone. There’s a book called matrescence, that was really helpful for me postpartum when I was navigating my new identity. Good luck in this journey! It’s tough, but it’s the best!❤️
After my first once I got into the swing of things when I came back to work, it became enjoyable and the passion came back so it does return eventually. I’m now pregnant with second and again I have no energy or will to work 🙈 so give it a couple of years 😝
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