New Moms
Being a new Mom can be a very scary, confusing, and
frustrating time...It can also be the most wonderful, joyous, incredible
thing that has ever happened to you.
Each week I will try to feature an article that fits all that we go
through as new Mothers. We will explore weight loss, breast care, caring
for your new baby, and much more!
We have a New Moms section on the Moms of Faith
Message Boards. You will find
support from other New Moms, Mothers who have been around the
block a few times, and encouragement as you get comfortable in your new
role as a Mother.
There are also archived articles for you to browse through. I hope that
you will find whatever you are looking for. If you do not, please email
me and I will do everything I can to find what you need.
Welcome to Motherhood!
We have a nice collection of helpful new Mom articles in our
Archives. Take your time and browse through
them. Come back often! I am always adding new stuff.
New Moms Feature:
Totally New Moms: Sleepless and Lovin’ It
For weeks, you’ve gone to the bathroom three times every night, slept
faithfully on your side instead of your back, and snacked in the wee
hours of the morning. Making a baby is hard work, even when
you’re trying to sleep. And once your prince or princess is born, the
string of sleepless nights is just beginning.
A forty-something friend has been trying unsuccessfully to have a
baby for many years. Last week, she gave birth to a beautiful
baby girl. When she talks about that one-week old miracle, she
glows. Even though she’s sleep deprived and exhausted from nursing, she
is radiant.
So what’s the secret to being a totally new mom who is full of joy?
1. Relish the moment. When you’re
looking at your tiny baby, whether it’s after a diaper change
or as you’re feeding him or her, consider the words to this song
“Miracle of the Moment” by five-time Grammy winner Steven Curtis
Chapman:
So breathe it in, breathe it out. Listen to your
heartbeat. There’s a wonder in the here and now. It’s right there in
front of you. And I don’t want you to miss the miracle of the moment.
2. Put your baby’s early days in perspective.
Remember what it took to get you to this place and let your heart
fill with gratitude for being a mother. When things get tough, think of
how quickly these days will pass. Before you know it, you’ll be taking
your child to soccer practice or violin lessons in a minivan.
3. Eat right and exercise. Being healthy
isn’t just good for your waistline; it’s a great way to lift your
spirits. It’s proven that enjoying a variety of good nutritious food
will help manage depression and elevate your mood. Try eating super
foods like salmon, spinach, peas, chickpeas, chicken and turkey. Do
light stretches and walking after baby is born as long as you’re
comfortable doing so.
4. Simplify your life. Having a newborn is
a full-time job. This isn’t the time to take on a new project. Your
house doesn’t have to be perfectly clean. Emails don’t have to be
answered on the same day they’re received. Focus on being a new mom.
Don’t be afraid to say no to others.
5. Put something for yourself on the calendar.
Being a new mom is a job unlike any other. There are no coffee
breaks, evenings off, or pretty suits to wear. You are a 24-hour
caregiver. To make the most of your new role, plan things that will
renew your mind, body and spirit. Don’t just have good intentions about
taking care of yourself. You have to put it in the calendar or it won’t
happen. Schedule things like: Monday night, 30 minutes of reading all by
myself while my husband watches the baby. Have events to look forward to
so you don’t drown in the monotony of diapers and feedings.
The first weeks and months with your baby are some of the most
special days of your life. Smile often, take lots of pictures, and
remember to enjoy the miracle of the moment.
About the Author:
Visit a blog dedicated to helping new moms at
totallynewmoms.blogspot.com and Arlene's website for FREE resources
to help you lose weight after baby at
www.losingweightafterbaby.com
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