Dear New Mommy - You Don't Get a Medal for Doing It All Alone

You just had a baby. Congratulations! 🎉

Now let’s be real: your body feels like it ran a marathon, your emotions are ping-ponging between joy and “what just happened,” and you’re running on less sleep than a college freshman cramming for finals.

Here’s the truth: you need help, and you deserve help.

Why Asking for Help Is Not Weakness

• Your body is healing. Childbirth is not a paper cut. Rest, recovery, and proper support help prevent long-term complications.

• Your brain needs space. Sleep deprivation is a literal form of torture for a reason. A nap isn’t selfish—it’s survival.

• Your baby benefits. A calmer, cared-for mom = a calmer, cared-for baby.

What Help Looks Like (Hint: It’s Not Always Glamorous)

• Someone else folding the laundry while you sit down for once.

• A partner, friend, or grandma holding the baby so you can shower without rushing like you’re in a game show.

• A meal dropped off at your doorstep that isn’t pizza for the third night in a row.

Why Self-Care Matters More Than Instagram Quotes

Self-care isn’t about spa days and expensive candles. It’s:

• Eating something with protein before 3 PM.

• Saying “yes, please” when someone offers to help.

• Stepping outside for fresh air even if you’re in pajama pants.

Bottom line: You don’t get a gold star for being the most exhausted, self-sacrificing mom on the block. You get one for being smart enough to say, “I can’t do this all myself.”

👶💕 So, new mommy, let others in. Your body, mind, and baby will thank you.

www.SkillstoThrive.com