Motherhood Sucks

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Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where we peel back the pretty wrapping paper of motherhood to discover the not-always-pretty truth beneath. Let's call it 'Momhood Mayhem'. It's a place that's a bit like parenthood itself: funny, messy, and filled with more "What the heck?" moments than you can shake a dirty diaper at. It's also a safe space to say shit like "motherhood sucks," and not be shamed for saying so.

I'm a pandemic mom, and no, that's not a new superhero title (though it feels like it should be!). It means I had my baby at the height of the global pandemic. Fun, right? If you think labour and birth are a walk in the park, try doing it with a mask on, in an eerily quiet hospital. Talk about upping the ante!

I also had an emergency c-section after some crazy medical stuff happened, but we will focus on that story later!

Motherhood is often romanticized, with images of glowing moms cradling their perfect newborns, makeup on point, not a hair out of place. But let's be real. The reality involves less glamour and more grimacing as you recover from a C-section, all while grappling with the mysteries of breastfeeding and surviving on a sleep schedule that would have you declared legally insane in any court of the world.

Heck, it's having the worst postpartum poop ever thinking you're having another baby - LOL!

And then there's the taboo topic: maternal mental health. Postpartum depression and anxiety are the uninvited guests that crash the party after birth. The resources? Scarce, expensive, and somehow still a luxury many can't afford. So, we're left to fend for ourselves, expected to 'deal with it' because we 'chose to get pregnant'.

What the fuck kind of entitled statement is that anyway?

But here's the thing. We're not just creating life; we're also expected to bounce back immediately and be overjoyed about it all the time. Because, of course, being a mom is the 'most fulfilling role' a woman can play. If you're not beaming with joy 24/7, you're doing it wrong, right? 

So. Fucking. Wrong.

Enough with the stigmas and stereotypes. It's time to shatter these misconceptions and start having real conversations about what motherhood truly entails. That's where this blog comes in. I'll be bringing you a cocktail of my experiences, educational resources, and a whole lot of sass, all designed to support new moms navigating the choppy waters of motherhood.

So, here's my call to action: Let's smash the stigma surrounding maternal mental health together. Join me on this journey. 

Your story matters. Your feelings are valid. 

Let's make sure every mom knows that.

Welcome on board the Momhood Mayhem. Buckle up, it's going to be a rollercoaster ride! 

Shit, sorry for the cliche. You're going to see a lot of those probably. #NotSorry

Just be,

Jess

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