Pearl Update // 11 Days Postpartum

Promised to be transparent with you all and so here we go: This is way harder than I could’ve imagined. This week, I’ve been waking up in tears a lot. In many ways, I’m experiencing a lot of things for the first time with this baby and I’m loving every minute of it. But I miss sleeping in the same bed with my husband. And I miss putting my toddler to bed every night and getting her ready for school in the morning. And I miss being able to physically function at a normal speed (this c-section recovery has really done a number on me). And yes, I miss sleep. I KNOW this all takes time... and I know it gets better. But if you’re out there feeling what I’m feeling at all, you’re not alone mama. The high from birth is wearing off and the postpartum feels are starting to kick in. I’m okay, and thankfully I have help where I need it, but this is real life. One day at a time. #postpartumjourney #this_is_postpartum #11dayspp