October 11, 2018
It Gets Better

I recently heard a call from a new mom who was feeling overwhelmed and wasn't "having fun" yet.  I remember those first few months and feeling like a bad mom because I wasn't as thrilled as I thought I would be.  When my son was a month old, a family friend comforted my husband and me by saying "it gets better!" and that gave me the strength to get through the early days.  

She was so right.  I DID get 100% better, and I love hanging out with my "sidekick" all day now.  I wish I knew ahead of time how difficult those first few months would be - new moms are bombarded with social media posts of these beautiful moms who are obsessed with their new babies, and it's really easy to think there is something wrong with those of us who may not be feeling as happy.  

When my son was around three months old, and I complained to my sister how I was feeling like I was talking to myself all day, she encouraged me to listen to you.  There isn't a day that goes by now that we don't have you, Dr. Laura, giving us guidance and a few laughs.  I'm gaining little bits of wisdom each day that will serve me for the rest of my life.

Thankfully yours,

Natalie



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