Chances are if you are a mom or know someone who is you have seen these thoughts and many more make an appearance.
It is normal to want to please others and be the very best we can be. For real though, the only one you need to be pleasing if yourself (and maybe your S.O. because you know, you are a team and all). If you are comfortable and satisfied with how your life and raising of your child(ren) is going then keep doing what you are doing, and if you are not, then make sure that the changes you make are for YOU and your family and no one else.
It is normal to want to have a clean and tidy house. It is normal to want to look put together and “good”. It is normal to want to dress your baby in the newest and trendiest clothing. It is normal to want to make sure your baby has what they need and more! It is NORMAL to want the best for your family. At the end of the day the best thing for your family is YOU.
Fast forward to the future. Your baby does not remember the pile (maybe pileS?) of laundry around your home. Your baby does not recall the dirty dishes left about the house. Your baby does not remember the hundreds of messy mom buns and baggy sweatpants that you sported for the first year of their life. Your baby does not remember the second hand clothing and toys you used (because come on, it does NOT make sense to spend tons and tons on things that your LO will outgrow in a matter of weeks). Your baby DOES remember the love, safety, and fun that was provided.
Cut yourself some slack! Take a deep breath. Live in the moments (all of them! Good and “bad”). Be a present and loving parent and you will have given your baby the world.
Intuitive Health & Living 