Oh wow Lindsay, this is so beautiful. And I love that you're able to honor those feelings in this season of life. I honestly didn't feel ready to fully dive into work until a year after Maverick was born, but definitely started getting into a schedule and slowly bringing it all back six months in. Four months was a big turning point for me where she began to be a bit more independent and I was getting into the groove of it all. Even now at two years postpartum, I am only starting to feel like myself again in many ways. But a whole new, rearranged, better version of me if that makes sense. Take your time, go easy on yourself, and trust that the portal of postpartum is taking you on a magical journey that will be better than you could ever imagine. Sending so much love!
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Hunter, it means the world! Every day feels a little more easeful with Margot as we continue to learn each other and fall into a routine, and letting her take the lead in letting me know her needs has been so helpful...versus me imposing a schedule on her, which is what I was definitely trying to do at first 🙃 These days are absolutely flying by and the reminder to go easy on myself is so needed, especially when walking away from work as I know it feels like a massive identity shift. Appreciate you, your words and all that you share!
It’s crazy how we have to learn each other, isn’t it? I’m glad it’s getting more easeful for you guys! It’s so wild how fast it all goes, but then some days feel like eternity 😂
A resounding yes to supporting you in the stillness. This part was so beautiful: "My mind runs wild in the stillness – envisions whole business plans, even – but the thing is…now is not the season for wildness. Now is the season for my whole-hearted presence in motherhood, softening to it and letting it mold me into who I need to be."
Oh wow Lindsay, this is so beautiful. And I love that you're able to honor those feelings in this season of life. I honestly didn't feel ready to fully dive into work until a year after Maverick was born, but definitely started getting into a schedule and slowly bringing it all back six months in. Four months was a big turning point for me where she began to be a bit more independent and I was getting into the groove of it all. Even now at two years postpartum, I am only starting to feel like myself again in many ways. But a whole new, rearranged, better version of me if that makes sense. Take your time, go easy on yourself, and trust that the portal of postpartum is taking you on a magical journey that will be better than you could ever imagine. Sending so much love!
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Hunter, it means the world! Every day feels a little more easeful with Margot as we continue to learn each other and fall into a routine, and letting her take the lead in letting me know her needs has been so helpful...versus me imposing a schedule on her, which is what I was definitely trying to do at first 🙃 These days are absolutely flying by and the reminder to go easy on myself is so needed, especially when walking away from work as I know it feels like a massive identity shift. Appreciate you, your words and all that you share!
It’s crazy how we have to learn each other, isn’t it? I’m glad it’s getting more easeful for you guys! It’s so wild how fast it all goes, but then some days feel like eternity 😂
A resounding yes to supporting you in the stillness. This part was so beautiful: "My mind runs wild in the stillness – envisions whole business plans, even – but the thing is…now is not the season for wildness. Now is the season for my whole-hearted presence in motherhood, softening to it and letting it mold me into who I need to be."
**hugs**