Ok, ladies. There are times when life gives you the opportunity to begin afresh. Becoming a Mom is definitely one of them. We’re not advocating huge changes like becoming vegan or moving to Mauritius, but there are a few things you might want to consider to ward off the blues, make yourself feel great and ensure you’re getting the respect that you deserve. So here’s a list of things to do when you become a mom..
1. Make sure you get dressed and put on lip gloss every day. It’s a slippery slope.
2. Evaluate your email address. Recently we’ve gotten job applications from ‘sexyfox’, ‘jennluvs69’, and maria1977. Do you think your private life and your age should really be out there for all to see? You are a mom now, woman.
3. Get a sexy pair of flat, rubber-soled shoes or boots.
4. Make sure your bra fits.
5. Ensure your wardrobe includes a killer black dress, a white blouse, and a nice belt.
6. Throw away all socks with holes, hose with runs, dead lipsticks, pilled sweaters and stained t-shirts. Oh, college sweats too. I bet Stacy London’s list would be even longer but we can start with these.
7. Find out what your husband/partner finds attractive as sleepwear, and make sure you have some.
8. Don’t put on something that has spit-up on it. EVEN TO GO TO THE GROCERY STORE.
9. Keep a few garbage bags in the car so you can toss the trash each time you think of it. Someone tweeted us recently that sprouts were growing in their car. Ick.
10. Get a good diaper bag/purse that makes you smile and shows your style. It will be with you for longer than you can imagine.
– Jill Amery is a grownup.
Great list! I’d also add that moms should have one scheduled activity a week that does not include the kids – a book club, a spin class, whatever- if it’s not a regularly scheduled thing it won’t happen ( at least not in my experience).
I agree! The list is great and I will be checking out my wardrobe this weekend….
One thing I would add as a new mom, is to remember that being a mama is both a privilege and a powerful thing. Take time to reflect on all that you have accomplished and all that is ahead and what kind of parent you want to be.
As I have been in both university and in the professional workplace throughout my pregnancy and my child’s infant days, I got a pretty good idea of the stereotypes about moms and their abilities.
I would encourage new moms to take the good days with the bad days and be proud of the journey as a parent. It is an incredibly challenging role but also one that can be taken too lightly. We have these wonderful new people in our lives and need to be proud of the responsibilities that this role includes, ie. breastfeeding, nutrition, quality time with our little ones.
We are life givers!