Since having this third sweet boy six weeks ago I’ve given lots more thought to the invisible trophies we create as moms. Some society creates for us. Standards we try so hard to measure up to even though the contest is make-believe and we were made to live in community, not competition.
- There’s no trophy for delivering naturally vs. opting for an epidural or having a C-section.
- There’s no trophy for breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding.
- There’s no trophy for losing the baby weight the fastest.
- There’s no trophy for cutest delivery gown (FOR THE LOVE, it’s okay to look like you just had a baby!!!).
- There’s no trophy for the most creative birthday party theme.
- There’s no trophy for how many activities you sign your kids up for.
[This list could go on forever]
My husband has no idea how meaningful those words have been allowing me to relax into having a newborn again. And I wanted to invite you to relax into motherhood with me.
Because the only trophy you’ll carry through life is the bond you create with your baby. And like I’ve said before, we all go home from the hospital with a big basket of mesh undies and sanitary pads the size of our newborns no matter how glamorous our Insta pics look.
