How do you find time for yourself with a baby?

2 months into mum life and I’m slowly trying to remember I’m a person too 😂
Between feeds, bottles, naps and somehow doing the same things on repeat all day, I’ve started trying to make a little time for things that are just mine again. I’m slowly getting back into a little beauty/wellness project and working on my online shop whenever I get a chance.
Any other mums trying to work on something of their own while on maternity leave? How are you finding the time without completely burning yourself out? 😅

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Don't rush it, you are working on being a mum and nurturing your baby

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I barely find time to shower on the daily 😂

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Barely! Hardly ever wear make up or do anything nice as spent all my time on my baby 😂😂

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It gets better once they get older. Just remember this is temporary.

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Self, you say? Well that sounds familiar, I think I used to know her.

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Aw take it easy! 2 months is still really fresh and it is hard to find time for yourself still. I’m 4 months pp and I’m barely starting to feel like my own person again 😵‍💫 it does get better though! You will find yourself again <3

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I try to do it between naps. My daughters 2 months old and still sleeps 2-3 hours between feeds so with those hours I have time to do whatever I need to do for myself and around the house

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As everyone says, it comes along later. It's so full on until post about 4 months. My baby is 11 months and I can promise you it gets so much easier to take a little time for yourself here and there.

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Oh I know this feeling SO well! 💛 I’ve got 11 children and started my own Avon business from scratch too — honestly it’s like squeezing water out of a stone some days 😂

My best tip: keep it tiny and flexible! 5–10 minutes here and there — while someone’s napping, while dinner cooks, even just scrolling or planning in the quiet bits. Don’t wait for “perfect time” — it won’t come! And be kind to yourself: some days you get loads done, some days you do nothing at all — and BOTH are okay! 💛

You’re already doing amazing just thinking about “you time” — that’s half the battle! And your little side project? It WILL grow, slowly but surely — just like our families do 💪✨

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