The YOU before you were Mama

Mamas, remember yourself before babies? Maybe what you used to look like. Or even what you used to do.

It’s hard to remember that person for me. I like to look back and remind myself that, that person hasn’t left. That I don’t HAVE to let myself go. That I can still work on ME. And so can YOU! Having kids doesn’t mean it’s the end. It’s just the beginning of a whole new YOU! I’m reminding myself that each and everyday. Some days I struggle, HARD. Other days, I think “this ain’t so bad.” Everyday is different and you just gotta take parenthood one day at a time. And remember to never stop taking care of YOU!

I promise you even as I write this, I struggle with this. It’s hard to tell myself to get up and work out. sheesh it hard to tell myself to get up and EAT! So trust me when I sat, I feel your pain! The struggle is REAL! Caring for a living being is a huge responsibility. Not to mention, add in animals and a household. The LAST thing on your mind is working out. You want to lay on the couch and get Oreos. But I am working on it every day, one step at a time. For me, it’s starting with working out. But for you, it can start with just simply getting dressed for the day. So keep working on it mama. Keeping working towards feeling like you again. Because it’s okay too! You don’t have to just be “Mom”.

Here’s a little of our life, pre baby! Of course we wouldn’t change a single thing but it is nice to look back and see all the fun places you used to go without a care in the world!

Our first picture together