Hey there, you beautiful warrior with weary eyes, messy hair, and the remnants of tears on your cheeks. Yes, you—the one who hasn’t had a proper shower in days and is still trying to figure out how to grab lunch by 4 p.m. You often find yourself asking, “How on earth am I going to manage this?”
I want you to know that you will get through this, and it will get easier. One step at a time.
You Are Incredibly Strong
As a single mom of a newborn, you’ve likely gone nights without sleep—real nights! You’ve watched the sun rise and set, all while questioning how long a human can actually survive without sleep.
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. You might want to scream, even at your little one, but you hold back. Those fleeting moments you steal for a shower often turn into cathartic cries instead of just a cleansing routine. Why does the shower feel like the only place to let it all out?
You press on.
You Are Powerful
You might feel unattractive, with hair that hasn’t seen a brush in weeks and nails that are a chipped reminder of a time when you felt more put together. Your clothes might be stained, and your nursing bras aren’t giving you the support you desperately need. All of this can make you feel like a shadow of your former self, wearing nothing but comfy t-shirts and yoga pants.
But here’s the truth: you are beautiful.
Navigating Motherhood
You’re navigating motherhood with a newborn while trying to give attention to your other child who is used to being your sole focus. Each day, you wonder how to balance it all and if bringing another baby into the mix was a mistake. Your heart aches for your older child, and you worry if she feels neglected or alone. You question your abilities as a mom, just like I do sometimes.
But let me tell you, you are doing an amazing job.
Accepting Help
Accepting help can feel like an admission of failure. You think, “I chose this path; I should be able to handle it alone.” When people offer assistance, you often brush it off, saying, “I’m fine, really.” But deep down, you know you aren’t. The guilt of being a single mother can weigh heavily on you, making you feel like you’re not living up to expectations.
You are the mom who knows that advice to “nap when your baby naps” and “the dishes can wait” feels like a far-off dream. You understand that if you clean today, something else will be left undone.
You Are So Loved
You are the mom who sacrifices precious sleep just to gaze at your sweet baby for hours. You sing lullabies, nurse them to sleep, and wear your baby despite the back pain it brings. Your phone is filled with pictures and videos of your little one, even just a week into their life.
You ensure your children are fed and dressed, even if you haven’t changed out of your pajamas. You savor those extra moments of holding your baby, often delaying their crib time just to keep them close a little longer.
You Are Remarkably Selfless
Mama, you will emerge from this. Someday you’ll look back and tell yourself, “I did it. I survived the newborn phase as a single mom. It was tough, but I made it.” You’ll realize that you didn’t just survive; you thrived, even if it doesn’t feel like it now. Time flies, and those tiny clothes will soon be just a memory.
I survived it. A year later, I’m still amazed that I made it through the challenges of being a single mom to a newborn and a very active 6-year-old. They are both strong and happy, even if I often feel like I’m hanging on by a thread.
Yes, my nails are still in rough shape, and I still find time to cry weekly. But guess what? I wore a dress recently and treated myself to a hot meal outside. I may even wash my hair this week and dream of that long-desired manicure.
Baby steps…
You’ve survived. You are now the single mom of a toddler. And you will keep moving forward.
Resources for Your Journey
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Summary
Being a single mom to a newborn is a challenging yet rewarding journey. Embrace your strength, accept help when offered, and remember that you are doing an amazing job. The tough days will pass, and you will look back with pride at how far you’ve come.
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