Steal an Hour for Yourself as a New Mother
I call it my sacred hour
Our baby girl ‘Rumi’ was born on May 10th, 2023.
After recurring miscarriages and a desperate wait, we welcomed our little one.
Though I underwent a c-section, I feel incredibly fortunate for the postpartum care I received. My parents traveled from India to Canada to support us and my husband could take an entire month of paid paternity leave.
But those first 15 days as a new mother were super tough.
Even with my mother managing our meals and my husband taking care of Rumi, I still felt overwhelmed. Around the clock, I was breastfeeding, changing diapers and taking care of our newborn.
All this while, I realized that even if we dedicate an hour to ourselves, it would make a world of difference in managing everything.
By setting aside the never-ending to-do list and prioritizing our well-being.
By asking our husband, spouse, partner, or even our parents to take on the role of babysitting our child.
By stealing that one hour as a new mother, we can:
- Relax and unwind.
- Spend moments of solace.
- Practice self care.
- Nurture our…
