{"id":643,"date":"2022-11-19T04:56:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T04:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/?p=643"},"modified":"2023-10-05T12:24:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T12:24:59","slug":"super-quick-self-care-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/super-quick-self-care-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"15 super quick self care tips for sleepless and stressed out new moms"},"content":{"rendered":"
Having a baby is not a joke. <\/p>\n
When a tiny human is born, your whole world can turn upside down. For some women, life after a baby falls back into places easily.<\/p>\n
For some strange reason, they get back into shape quickly and easily. They show up with makeup on their faces, nice hair and pretty and tight clothes. And their babies look happy and healthy. <\/p>\n
Those are superwomen (or at least that’s how we feel about them).<\/p>\n
Apparently I’m not one of them. <\/p>\n
Look at me and my son. <\/p>\n
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He was 7 months old in the picture. And I can tell you, I looked 10 times better than I was when Ethan was 2 or 3 months old. <\/p>\n
I was wearing my husband’s shirt because nothing else fit me. There was a hole in the shirt. I saw it but I didn\u2019t care. Because I couldn\u2019t be picky.<\/p>\n
My mom made me a wrap dress because I didn’t have time to find something that fits. <\/p>\n
The house was a mess. Never had time to clean it or declutter it. <\/p>\n
I was around 20 pounds more than my normal weight. I lost weight fast after having my son but ended up gaining back because I tried to triple my food in the hope of increasing my milk supply. <\/p>\n
I had good reasons for everything I did or how I became. I’m sure many moms can relate.<\/p>\n
My son had a tilted head, which is called infant torticollis. To treat it, plenty of physical therapy (which I called workout) is required. And the most effective time is during his sleep.<\/p>\n
I got up 3 to 4 hours every night to do that workout for him. On some rough nights, he didn\u2019t fall back to sleep right away, I had to stay up extra to wait until he fell asleep then massage his neck.<\/p>\n
Plenty of naps during the day still doesn\u2019t cut it for me. Especially when my son had catnaps.<\/p>\n
I lost my baby weight relatively fast. But clogged milk ducts, lack of sleep reduced my milk supply big time.<\/p>\n
I tried everything I could, including triple my food intake. If you are not slapped by the same combo, you can try some certain foods<\/a>, they really helped me a lot.<\/p>\n The classic excuse for all new moms. If a mom has a C-section, it takes at least 6 months for her to be able to do exercises again<\/a>. <\/p>\n However, this should not have stopped you from doing a quick stretching or warm-up, which does you no harm. <\/p>\n As a way to prevent clogged milk ducts<\/a> and increase milk supply<\/a>, I followed a pumping schedule. In the first few months, normally every 3 hours day and night, no matter if I breastfeed my son between the sets or not.<\/p>\n I received some big help from my mom in the first 2 months, then we were on our own. My husband and I, dealing with an infant, house chores, and everything else.<\/p>\n Yes. trenbolone pills for sale<\/a> You know how it is. Maybe you are doing it.<\/p>\n We went through some serious financial issues at the time. With so many unexpected bills and layoffs, I didn\u2019t know how we managed to get out of that mess.<\/p>\n But when we were back then, I felt like my life was down in the toilet.<\/p>\n I didn’t realize I was miserable because I was too tired, stressed out to even notice my feelings.<\/p>\n But now I realize I have a choice. Sometimes I cannot change a certain thing right away, but I can change the way I react to it and the way I feel.<\/p>\n I know it well. I even wrote about it many times. But the chaos of being a new mom overwhelms everything else, numbs my feelings, and wipes me off my feet. <\/p>\n So if you’re feeling miserable, if you are down, if you are not doing all the things that you are supposed to do, I can feel you.<\/p>\n I have been there. I know exactly how it feels. <\/p>\n I know that your little one is your top priority right now and everything else comes after, but your baby needs you to be strong physically and mentally.<\/p>\n Your baby needs you to be happy, more than he needs a bottle of milk<\/a> or a fresh diaper.<\/p>\n So it’s OK to feel down. It’s OK to feel numb. It’s OK to feel miserable. But it’s also OK to take care of yourself. <\/p>\n Here are some few under-5-minutes quick self-care tips that you can start right away from this very moment along with other more time-consuming tips, so that you can start following the right direction.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n I don\u2019t like leaving my son, I don\u2019t like going out without him, feeling my breasts getting tighter and heavier, knowing that he might be hungry for breast milk<\/a> while I\u2019m not around.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why I want to be around him as much as possible.<\/p>\n That leaves me no time for me. But in reality, I can always sneak in 5 minutes here and there.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s everything you will need too.<\/p>\n If you also want to be around your baby as much as you can, if you feel guilty if you leave his side, then set a target of 5 minutes a day to take care of yourself.<\/p>\n The first week: 5 minutes a day. The second week: 10 minutes a day.<\/p>\n Each week you can add in 5 more minutes or just keep the same amount of time as the previous week. Make it your priority, because your baby needs you.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t remember where I\u2019ve heard of this breathing exercise, but it works well for me to calm me down and reduce my anxiety.<\/p>\n Lay down on the bed or sit up comfortably. Close your eyes the whole time.<\/p>\n As you breathe in, count from 1 to 4. Then hold your breath for 4 counts. And exhales in 4 counts.<\/p>\n You can do this as many times during the day as you want.<\/p>\n You can sneak 5 minutes warm-up and stretch even when you are cooking, or making the puree. You don\u2019t even have to follow a specific move, just do whatever you want, to get that bone pop.<\/p>\n Journaling is a great way to remind yourself of the importance of life. It is a way to connect with your higher self and appreciate all the beauty you have around you.<\/p>\n Even if life is hard right now, there are still plenty of things you are thankful for. <\/p>\n Keep your journal short and concise, you can journal in 5 minutes before or after sleep, or you can just aim to write down 3 things that you are grateful for on that day.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what I wrote one day.<\/p>\n \u201cI am grateful that Ethan\u2019s neck is getting better. He can turn right a little bit today.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am grateful that my husband went to work and came back home safe and sound.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am grateful that Ethan behaved so well today even though he is still a little sick.\u201d<\/p>\n If you only have 5 minutes for yourself and you want to be motivated, listen to one of your favorite songs or a short podcast. Those things can encourage you, make you believe in bigger things, and give you something amazing to think about.<\/p>\n You probably remember many nursery songs now. As you turn them on for your baby so often that they gradually replace all the other adult songs in your brain.<\/p>\n But when you are rewinding and recharging your energy, unless you really like those nursery songs better, sing a special song just to you.<\/p>\n Do you know that you are an amazing mom<\/a> who is doing the best that she can to be a great mother?<\/p>\n Do you know that you are the perfect mom for your baby?<\/p>\n Do you know that no matter how other people think, no one else in the world could ever do everything you are doing?<\/p>\n You are amazing. Because you are a mom. Remember it and learn to appreciate yourself.<\/p>\n Books and quotes can inspire, motivate, educate and encourage people. Just make sure you select the right ones. <\/p>\n Some great books you can read are:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n So That’s What They’re For!: The Definitive Breastfeeding<\/a> Guide<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\nI had a C-section. It was painful for me to do my normal exercise<\/h3>\n
I needed to pump my milk often to prevent clogged milk ducts<\/a><\/h3>\n
I had to do house chore and cooked<\/h3>\n
Financial issue<\/h3>\n
Now when everything of these is behind me, I wish I had made some changes. <\/h2>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 1: Set a self-care target<\/h3>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 2: Breathing exercise<\/h3>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 3: 5 minutes warm-up and stretching <\/h3>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 4: 5 minutes journal<\/h3>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 5: Listen to one uplifting song or a short powerful podcast<\/h3>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 6: Sing to yourself<\/h3>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 7: 3 minutes of self-appreciation <\/h3>\n
Quick self care tips for moms 8: Read uplifting books and quotes<\/h3>\n