THINGS I DID IN MY POSTPARTUM THAT ACTUALLY WORKED (and the one thing I kept doing that totally didn’t) I let myself accept help. No, not just the “let me know if you need anything” type of help. I straight-up told people exactly what I needed—like holding the baby while I showered, folding my mountain of laundry, or delivering tacos to my door. People want to help, but they don’t know how unless you tell them. I prioritized nutrition over convenience. Listen, I get it—grabbing chips and coffee is way easier when you’re drowning in spit-up and sleep deprivation. But fueling myself with real, nutrient-packed meals (shoutout to Mama Meals!) made such a huge difference in my energy and healing. And you can save on them too—use my discount code VIBRANT at checkout! Want to try them? Click the link in my bio to check them out. I made a flexible routine, not a strict schedule. Instead of stressing over wake windows or timing naps perfectly, I focused on patterns—eat, play, sleep-ish. Babies are wildcards, and trying to control every second just made me feel more anxious. I let the house stay messy. Dishes in the sink, toys everywhere—it’s all part of this season. Instead of wearing myself out trying to keep it Pinterest-perfect, I focused on the important stuff—like connecting with my baby and sneaking in rest. I said YES to babywearing. I wore my baby pretty much all day (I’m convinced I could’ve done an obstacle course with her strapped to me). It kept her calm, gave me free hands, and gave me the closeness I needed to feel grounded. I prioritized postpartum supplements that kept me feeling human. The Magic Magnesium Power Pair is my go-to for mental health and energy. I also love Greens from Boobies (use code VIBRANT for a discount!) and my favorite protein shake from Prestige Labs. These made a huge difference in how I felt physically and mentally during recovery. You can find the links for all of these in my bio. …and the one thing I kept doing that didn’t help? Scrolling Instagram late at night. Oh, the doom scrolling. Seeing moms with their perfect postpartum glow, spotless houses, and jeans on at 3 weeks postpartum (HOW?) didn’t inspire me—it just made me feel worse. I finally started setting my phone down and focusing on what my postpartum looked like. Want the links to all my postpartum wellness must-haves? DM me the word LINKS, and I’ll send them to you!
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