To all the moms who’ve lost themselves:

So have I. My babygirl is almost 5 months old and for the past five months self care hasn’t even been a thought crossing my mind. As a new mom that is totally understandable, however if you can remember what self care is (lol) try and give yourself a little bit of time everyday to focus on YOU.

I went to a wedding on Sunday last and i got the pictures back and cried. I’ve gain weight (even more since having my baby) and I realized I haven’t brushed my hair and teeth in a few days, maybe a week. So on Tuesday I tried exercising, I want to be healthier for my babygirl, I want to be able to be confident in myself and show her what a strong confident woman is and how to be one. I want to teach her the importance of loving yourself, so for her I am trying. But on Tuesday when I tried to work out I made it ten minutes until I burst into tears, I couldn’t do it I thought it’s too hard I’ll never stick to it what’s the point?

Well today I pushed through and I worked out for an hour WITH my babygirl. We did mommy and me exercises and I felt great. Things that were hard yesterday were just a little easier today. Plus we had a blast.

Currently I am in the shower! Wow what might seem so small to some feels like a victory to me. I washed my face I brushed my teeth I feel a little more like myself. I feel a little happier with myself and that all on its own makes today a great day.

So if your losing yourself to your child and their needs, hand them off for a little while to dad, a grandparent, a friend or daycare and focus on you a little. You deserve it.