Dear New Mom,
Life has changed drastically, hasn’t it? I remember in middle and high school my friends were my world. It wasn’t different in college. My biggest concerns were what bar we were going to next and if my dress was sexy enough. I wouldn’t say I had a fear of missing out but I was always in on the action.
I’m now 24 and my life as well as my friends, has changed drastically. This is the time where we discover who we are and really make our place in the world. A few of my friends graduated, got their degrees and found jobs. Some are backpacking across Europe and sending me pictures of the new places they’ve visited and the mountains they’ve climbed. Then there’s the friends like myself. We found love, we got married and settled down.
I’ve been a mother for six months now. This has been the biggest life change I’ve ever experienced.
My priorities have changed and what I used to think was important, isn’t so important now. Our lives are busier than ever. We’re constantly running errands, taking care of tiny humans, our husbands and ourselves. All without losing our sanity. It doesn’t matter if you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, the struggle is real.
There aren’t enough hours in the day anymore and spare time is rare. You don’t want to spend that time with people who have negative vibes and aren’t good for you. Wouldn’t you rather spend that time with your husband? Unwinding with a glass of wine? Finally taking a long shower and washing off all of the poo, sweat, and tears from an extremely long day? Or staring at your beautiful baby, peacefully sleeping, and reminding yourself why you’re doing all of this?
“You owe these people nothing and shouldn’t feel guilty about it.”
However, we don’t do that. We as women want to make everyone happy.
You’re getting multiple text messages from that one friend who is always fake nice. The friend who’s never there for you although you’re always there for her. The friend who ignores your messages but posts on Facebook. The single friend who’s upset you don’t have free time to get drunk with her anymore. Or the friend who’s mad at you because your priorities changed and you’re spending more time with your husband and kids than you are with them. You owe these people nothing and shouldn’t feel guilty about it.
Stop cleaning your house because you’re afraid someone is going to judge you, stop stressing out if someone is going to be mad you didn’t cook for them when they came over. Stop worrying that someone is going to hate you because you canceled plans with them because your baby was sick and needed you.
Just stop it! Stop it! Stop wasting your time with these crappy friends!!
These people aren’t your friends. Yes, you follow each other on Instagram and you saw what they had for dinner last night. You saw the pictures of her new dress and what her kids made at school, but that doesn’t mean you’re friends anymore. Facebook friends, yeah? But life is too short for crappy friendships like these.
As women and as moms, we want to make everyone happy. We get caught up in taking care of our kids, our husbands, our homes, that we forget to take care of ourselves. You don’t need these types of friendships in your lives and you need to let it go. Life is too short, so spend it with the ones that you love. Your real friends won’t mind that you take a few days to text back, or that you can’t go out because you’d rather take a nap. Those aren’t just friends, they are family. I’m glad I found mine. Those are the ones that come over just to say hi and bring snacks for your kids, those are the ones you laugh and cry with. The ones you can trust and the ones who you’ve grown with. Your family. Your hubby. Your babies. Your best friends. Make time for those people, they matter the most.
It’s going to be hard finding a balance. I’m six months in and still struggle. However, it’s okay to let go of those toxic friendships and keep those best friends close. Those are the ones who want better for you, those are the ones who actually care about you. Stop stressing yourself out over people who don’t matter.
Love,
A mama who’s releasing all the negativity out of her life!
I love this post! Becoming a mother was tough for me too…I had a major “baby blues” that lasted at least a year. My only advice: take care of yourself first, If you feel good, your family will.
xx
Laura
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Exactly! Thanks for your advice mama!!
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The perfect advice!! It is really important!!
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Looking so adorable with your baby! Beinging a young mom is hard and it’s very important to have someone to show some loves and supports to the others! You’re so awesome x
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I could have used this when I was a new mom! You are much wiser than I was 6 months in, mama. xoxo
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Thanks love! Sometimes life forces you a hand and you have to learn quickly.
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OMG I can relate to this so much, it’s great how motherhood is so relatable. Thanks for sharing mama!
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This is such a great post!! I love how real you are!
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I miss sorry that you went through that, but hey they weren’t friends after all! It’s great that you found friends you can call family, we all need those! ❤️
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I love this post so much. It’s always so nice to see bloggers get real with their readers and really open up.
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Awwww you have no idea how much I loved reading this, I can not wait to be a mother and experience all the wonders and joy of raising a baby!
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It’s such a wonderful experience!!
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Amen to that lady! I’m three months off from welcoming my little man into the world and even now I am finding less and less time to do things that I love. I really don’t have time for any negativity in my life right now and letting go of the “drainers” as I like to call it – is crucial!
Love how honest this post is lady xx
Helen xx
http://helenchik.com
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Thank you mama! That means a lot! I’m trying my best to be as real as I can be. It’s crazy how much life changes once you have a baby! It’s such a wonderful experience but can be a little tiring at times lol. I can’t wait for you to experience all the joys! Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy ❤️
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I love this post and so real! I can’t wait to be a mother and have that experience. 🙂
xo, Patty
http://www.pattyskloset.com
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What a nice letter! I am sure new moms can relate!
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Release that negativity girl! I love that you always say it like it is!
Lindsey | http://www.seamlesssea.com
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I think as women, we tend to try too hard to people-please. Right now, your baby is the most important thing 🙂
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Even though I am not a mother, the pressures in general of trying to act like everything is always so perfect. Love the realness.
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Thank you for your honesty my husband and I are starting to try for a family and this was a great read.
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This is great advice! Thanks for sharing.
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Such a great post!
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This is definitely something for me to remember! Thank you for sharing!
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