Back to me

After giving birth, there’s no time for myself. Especially for breastfeeding mothers, it can be even harder. Even bathroom breaks have to be rushed. This time is crucial to handle.

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1. I have to take a bath in a hurry, or sometimes I don’t even get the chance.
2. I have to eat in a hurry or scarf down two meals in one.
3. I wake up several times a night to feed, change diapers, or soothe the baby’s cries.
4. When the baby sleeps, it’s time to cook, wash clothes, and tackle other household chores.
5. If the baby wakes up then I have to attend to them.
6. And if I think, “Today I will do some self-care after the baby sleeps,” my husband wants to spend time with me. This way, my self-care goes to the wayside.

But after 1 to 3 years of sacrifice, I sloper myself again, little by little. By then, the baby was walking and eating solid food, giving me some relief from constant engagement.

In this journey, I couldn’t recognize myself in the mirror. My skin was dull, and my hair was completely damaged. It takes time to recover from the dullness and damage. Various changes occur at this time, be it skin, hair, mental, external, or internal. It all needs care and attention, which can be achieved through self-care. So I’m coming back to myself, and that means prioritizing self-care.

Motherhood is, of course, a blessing from God. Sacrificing, waking up night after night, loving your baby, caring for your baby, washing their clothes, bathing them, feeding them, spending time with them – everything is a golden time. These are memorable moments that will never come back again. Because of this experience, women are honorable. Self-care may seem insignificant compared to caring for your baby, but it’s okay if it doesn’t happen right now. Women are strong and can manage everything. It will be alright gradually. Today or tomorrow, self-care will happen.