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Before I was a Mom…

By October 29, 2015Motherhood2 min read
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa

I thought moms that had c-sections were too posh to push.
I thought moms that didn’t breastfeed were lazy.
I thought moms that co-slept had no sex life.
I thought moms that only wanted one child were selfish.
I thought stay at home moms were spoilt and had ‘the life’.
I thought moms that never joined in on girls night were boring.
I thought moms that never called me back were shitty friends.
I thought moms that wore their babies constantly were spoiling them.
I thought moms that stopped dying their hair were neglecting themselves.

Now that I’m a Mom I know…

C-sections are not the easy way out.
Breastfeeding is really hard and it’s okay to use formula.
Co-sleeping = sleep for all.
One child is plenty, but any +1’s are a blessing.
Stay at home Moms have the toughest job in the world, hands down.
Going for a girls night out is madness.
Calling friends back can take a few days, and then some.
Babywearing makes life simpler, happier, more joyful.
Streaks of grey hair really ain’t so bad.

Being a Mom means…

Surrendering to each and every moment.
Acceptance in it’s purest form.
Joy. Peace. Fullfillment. Love.
Tears. Sweat. Prickly legs.
Eyelash kisses.

Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South Africa

Shannon McLaughlin

Shannon is the Founder of Ubuntu Baba baby carriers. She is passionate about helping new parents adjust to 'life with baby' through the art of babywearing and talking about the reality of motherhood in the 21st century.

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