Dear a new mum

Dear a new mum,⠀ ⠀

Here is what I want you to know:⠀ ⠀

You will be the most tired you have ever been, but your tiredness will be overtaken by the deepest love you have ever felt. ⠀
Rise.⠀
Sleep.⠀
Rise.⠀
Every missed minute of sleep is worth it.⠀ ⠀

You will have no idea what you are doing, but you will know exactly what your child needs.⠀
Doubt. ⠀
Intuition.⠀
Doubt.⠀
Every doubt is answered with your intuition.⠀

You will feel weighed down by others opinions, but that weight is lifted when you realise it is only your opinion your child cares for.⠀
This way.⠀
That way.⠀
This way.⠀
Every way needs to be your way.⠀ ⠀

You will mourn your pre-baby life sometimes, but that is quickly forgotten when you see your child smile.⠀
I miss her. ⠀
I love her.⠀
I miss her.⠀
Every smile confirms you are exactly where you need to be.⠀ ⠀

You will have your bad days, but the good days make the bad a distant memory.⠀
Bad day.
Good day. ⠀
Bad day. ⠀
Every good day is worth 10 of the bad ones.⠀

You will miss not having as much time for just you, but the time which is shared will bring you the most joy.⠀
I want a break. ⠀
I miss you.⠀
I want a break.⠀
Every sacrifice is for a love like no other.⠀ ⠀

You will feel self conscious a lot, but to your child you are beautiful just the way you are.⠀
I would change that.
I love that. ⠀
I would change that. ⠀
Everyone who understands will not judge.⠀ ⠀

You will have less time with your partner, but spending time as a family becomes what you crave. ⠀
All of us.⠀
Just us.⠀
All of us. ⠀
Every moment spent without your child feels a little empty. ⠀ ⠀

You will be tested more than ever, but those tests come with the best rewards.⠀
Cries. ⠀
Love. ⠀
Cries.⠀
Every hug, smile and new word becomes your proudest moment.⠀ ⠀

Motherhood is full of contradictions but that’s why it’s so beautiful.⠀
You have a lot to look forward to. ⠀
It’s an incredible ride.⠀ ⠀

Emma x⠀ ⠀