Planning To Mom

It’s beach season 🩴☀️🌊🏝

If your a mom this means 50lbs of bags, snacks , water bottles, extra clothes and towels😬

I loved going to the beach before having kids and just laying in sun for a few hours , swimming and recharging my batteries 🔋

Now it is more work than a recharge😂 Packing all the things , being mindful of sun exposure, watching the toddler like a hawk in the water, and SAND ….all the sand EVERYWHERE⛱

Don’t get me wrong ….it’s still amazing ….just in different ways🤍

Watching the joy on my daughter’s face, as she splashes in the water is priceless.

All the extra work is worth it🤍

Cheers to all the moms packing all the things for the beach🏝 You are heroes!

Feeding babies in the first twelve months of life, is HARD WORK….regardless of how it’s done🤍🤱🏼👩🏻‍🍼🍼

Being available around the clock to provide nourishment for a baby is a a draining task🥱

Neither breastfeeding or bottle feeding are easier ….just different types of labour .

With breastfeeding you are needed 24/7 on demand by your baby. It’s very physically and mentally intense. You have to show up for every feed….if baby decides to feed every hour overnight ….you are awake too. Sleep deprivation aside, your b***s quite often feel significant discomfort. It is hard work .

With bottle feeding you have the sleep deprivation mixed, with the added labour of cleaning bottles . Also the mental load of remembering to buy formula before you run out . It is hard work

Pumping is an interesting combo of both …you have the bottles to worry about cleaning, but instead of being tied to the baby, you are glued to the pump. It is hard work.

Feeding a baby is HARD WORK🤍🍼👩🏻‍🍼🤱🏼 If you are currently in this stage of motherhood …..you deserve all the respect . It’s a marathon .

News flash it isn’t actually about the coffee ☕️🍵

It’s about having something that is just for you and you alone🤍

I never understood why I enjoyed having coffee so much. It wasn’t the caffeine ….occasionally I drink decaf and still enjoy it . I do love the taste, but what I really love is not having to share it 😏

As moms, we share: our bodies with babies , we share our food , our cups , our personal space , our time ….the list goes on📋

Having one thing in the day that doesn’t have to be shared feels amazing☕️🤍

It’s a very small and practical act of self care 🌸

Anyone else feel this way ? Are you a coffee or tea drinker ?

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