8 Months Postpartum: An Honest Check-In (Solo Episode)
Tell Me I'm a Good Mom with Lo Bosworth NataleShow Notes
Seven months postpartum, and I’m finally starting to feel a little more like myself- but motherhood has a funny way of making every step back toward yourself feel complicated. In this solo episode, I’m sharing an honest update on where I am now: taking my first girls’ trip without my daughter, navigating the guilt of going back to work, rebuilding my strength after pregnancy and a C-section, and realizing just how long “postpartum” can actually last.
We talk about the pressure to be everything at once, why taking care of yourself can feel strangely selfish after becoming a mom, and the village that’s made it possible for me to find a rhythm that finally feels sustainable. Plus, an update on Nell, what we’ve learned about her CMPA, and a few of the baby products we’re loving right now.
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In this episode:
- The anxiety and guilt around leaving your baby for the first time
- Going back to work and missing the moments you’re not there for
- Rebuilding strength after pregnancy and a C-section
- Why I regret not exercising more during pregnancy
- Pelvic floor health and the things women should be taught much earlier
- Why postpartum can still feel very real seven months later
- Building a village, asking for help, and finding a sustainable rhythm
- An update on Nelle, CMPA, solids, sleep, and our current baby favorites
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