Let's Get Real: Mummy Moments.

I wanted to start my first blog of 2017 with a bang, so here it is.

Let's

get real; mummy moments. & I'm not just talking about those wanted moments alone, I'm talking about those moments where you lose your fucking shit. Let's be blunt, it happens to the best of us.

I've had a couple of these lightly. I dont know if its because of the dreaded fourth leap that just ended, teeth breaking through which has caused lots of crying and fussiness, the endless struggle I've been having with breastfeeding, or maybe I just need a damn break (being a stay at home mum is not easy).

You know, I love to portray the good in the motherhood, I really do. But sometimes you just gotta be real about the tough times too & let others know they aren't alone. Also blogging/writing about your feelings, really helps. (seriously, I highly recommend it). To be honest I wanted to make my first blog about Knox turning 5 months because it happened a couple weeks ago, but I figured I might aswell start off with this.

They usually come along when it's been a hard day, you're sleep deprived, & nothing you do can seem to cheer up your little babe. You're upset because they are, you feel so overworked & you're just over it. Or maybe not even, maybe you just are so mentally exhausted you can't even anymore. There's so many reasons behind them happening, I honestly couldn't even type them all out without going crazy myself. To put it simply, us mum's don't have it easy.

You cry, or end up raising your voice to your baby. (Which you feel endlessly guilty about & then you get more upset, you'll probably cry still because well they don't understand, they can't help it). You maybe storm out of the room & sit by yourself before losing it & are just sitting there shaking. At times like these, I really want to smoke again; no joke.

A Lot of mum's think they are crazy, alone, but trust me; you're FAR from. When to be worried is if you feel like you could be a danger to yourself or your baby. If that's the case you could be suffering from PPD. (Postpartum Depression). If so, please get help. Call someone to watch your baby, set your baby down for a couple of minutes so you can collect yourself. Call someone, please; don't ignore your feelings. In order for you to be a good mum, you can't forget about yourself,

Ever heard 'happy mom, happy baby'? Well, it's true. I know; I've been through it. I try to drain myself before recharging & it turns into one big mess. & doing this can minimize 'mummy moments' too. No, I doubt they'll ever go away, but having some time to yourself will most definitely help. Trust me; personal experience talking here. I dont have much, but I have enough to know.

So don't be ashamed of your 'mummy moments'. Embrace them. I know it sounds crazy, but it means you're doing a good job. It means you care & you're taking care of your little, which isn't exactly easy, it's the hardest job to do, but the most rewarding. Pat yourselves on the back mum's, I know something we constantly do is criticize ourselves, but we gotta give ourselves some credit. Seriously, we're raising small humans! Go us! As long as your baby/child is happy, healthy, fed, etc; you're nailing it mumma. We can do this, united in motherhood.

I know it's a little late, but happy new year everyone! Thank you for being more patient. two more blogs coming your way this week.

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