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Welcome to motherhood.
By Justina Perry & many mothers!
I have had the privilege of meeting many wonderful mothers and babies in my classes. We've shared many conversations about the challenges of motherhood and I would like to share some of these women's inspiring wisdom for getting through the early days. Thank you, mums, for all your contributions!
If you have some great advice that you feel other mums could benefit from, please email me at justina@mamababybliss.com
Despina, mother of baby Amalia
 "The first few days are daunting because you suddenly realise you are totally responsible for the little being you have created and that is a scary thought! However there is no feeling in the world like waking up after (very!) few hours sleep and realising this is it, you are a mummy and daddy (don't forget daddy) to a beautiful little baby and it makes you want to be the best person you can be."
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Alison, mother of baby Ella
 "In the early days it is all so new. I found myself worrying about so many things. It was great to make some friends with other Mummys, so that we could discuss our concerns. Most of the time you find out that everyone else is worrying about exactly the same things as you! Make the effort to join one or two groups as soon as you feel able to so you can get to know people with babies the same age as yours." |
Vikki, mother of baby Erin
 "I expected my life to completely change over night, and it did! I knew it would be hard work. and yes, the sleep deprivation, relentless demands and endless washing pile can get you down, but what I wasn't prepared for was the overwhelming love and complete joy of motherhood and that's what can get you through anything!" |
Emma, mother of baby Carys
 "If you don't know the answer the question is never stupid. Don't be afraid to ask your midwife, health visitor or someone else whose judgement you trust, even the smallest thing. Everyone assumed because I work with little children I would know what I was doing, but I had to ask the midwife to show me how to change a nappy."
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Kate, mother of baby Finley
 "I never realised how time consuming and tiring breastfeeding would be, after a few weeks it settled down so my advice would be to stick with it, it gets easier and is so worth it. My husband really helped by making sandwiches and cups of tea, he would also change nappies and pass the baby to me."
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Louise, mother of baby Isabel
 "The first few weeks of being a Mum can be isolating, I found it hard to get out of the house some days as I seemed to be juggling nappies, feeds and sleeps. It soon became much easier though and I found making the extra effort to get out each day made such a difference to how I felt, even just for a walk to the shops."
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Suzanne, mother of baby Cate
 "The newborn days are an exhaustive blur of sleepless nights, dirty nappies and never-ending feeds. Take each day as it comes and soon you'll be rewarded with the best thing in the world; your baby's smile. Then those smiles will keep on coming!"
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Lisa, mother of baby Ashton
 "The joy surrounding my little baby's birth was overshadowed by concerns about his health as he was born too early and he was so small. However, he was not as fragile as he looked and he flourished with every cuddle and kiss. Don't underestimate the power of human contact on a baby's well-being."
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Poorvi, mother of Asha
 "What nobody ever tells you is that for the first twelve weeks you focus all your time and energy into making your baby survive. Midway through the next twelve weeks it suddenly dawns on you that you've done it. After that, you feel the most amazing sense of accomplishment - everything changes and even the toughest days will give you something to smile about."
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Deepa, mother of baby Kai
 "Having Kai has been an emotional rollercoaster....exhaustion, happiness, feeling overwhelmed....but it is the most rewarding and proudest thing i have ever done in my life."
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Tamsin, mother of baby Ernie
 "It sounds mad but I actually look back fondly on those early days of chaos, even though at the time it felt like it would never end! Try to think of the bigger picture and remember that the bad days are just that - only days - and it will soon pass."
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