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Holding space

April 2, 2019April 23, 2019Leave a comment

We doulas talk a lot about holding space for our clients, may it be in labour childbirth or even postpartum. But what does it mean to hold space for someone?

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This is some realness ❤️ Motherhood is not always a walk in the park, which is why we need support and why I got into this career path. You are not alone in your journey and it’s okay to talk about your struggles 😘 Posted @withrepost • @invasian_ Can I be honest guys? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I want to talk about the first few weeks of postpartum. The breastfeeding, the connection to your baby, the new life you enter.. not the beautiful parts but the ugly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The media shows mothers after birth as fully groomed, well rested, happy as ever with their new baby & their new perfect life. But that isn’t the case for most moms. I imagined second time around would be easier but it in fact was harder. Labor was longer with excruciating pain, my body took longer to heal, breastfeeding second time around was more painful than I could ever imagine & the connection to my baby... was faint. This is a picture of me mid meltdown on my 2nd week. I just got done breastfeeding for what feels like the 100th time & Doug had just entered the room asking if I needed anything & I said no. When he walked out, I just broke down. Because there were SO many things I needed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I needed breastfeeding to get easier, I needed my nipples to stop bleeding & heal, I needed SLEEP & I needed to feel connected to my precious baby in my arms. I needed to stop feeling guilty for not being the perfect ideal mom and for not being the veteran mom I thought I was. I needed to be less harsh on myself. I needed more than my husband could give me. After a long prayer, I took the photo bc I knew this time would pass & wanted to be reminded later what I had overcome. And now I’m sharing it with you mommas that need to hear❗️YOU ARE NOT ALONE & THESE HARDSHIPS WILL END❗️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The days of painful breastfeeding has ended for me and I feel like a natural now. Jace has been sleeping 6+ hrs for his first stretch of night sleep (Hallelujah!). Also, with more sleep & less stress I could finally feel connected to my baby. I am totally COMPLETELY obsessed and in love with him! Things are looking brighter on my end & it will for you guys too. I’m okay now and you will be too. Stay strong mommas.

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