We train a lot of moms during their pregnancy and after. When those mamas return to training, these are things that we hear often:
"I'm sorry, I was up all night with the baby and am just getting out the door now."
"I think I need to stop for a little bit and feed the baby. I feel frustrated. I'm sorry."
"I'm all over the place, sorry."
"Sorry, I just feel like a hot mess."
I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.
Mama, we see you. We get you. We're here for you. You don’t have to be okay. And you don’t have to be sorry for not being okay.
Wether it's your first child or your fifth, adding a baby to your family is a big adjustment. That little one is completely dependent upon you and, at least for now, that baby rules the roost.
There are lots of ups and downs during this transitional time. There are heart melting moments. There are moments of complete breakdown (both you and baby!). There are moments where your heart is filled with so much love that you think it might burst. There are moments where you just don't know how you can keep going. Oh, and don't forget the lack of sleep.
As welcome as that new bundle of joy can be it doesn't change the fact that having a baby can just be flat out hard sometimes. And sometimes, no, you’re not okay. When you come into train with us, you don't have to apologize for that!
We have no expectations of your energy, your mood or your commitment to exercising. We want to be your soft place to land. If you want to come in a sweat a little, great! But you are also welcome to come in and just bask in the accomplishment of leaving your house that day.
You are welcome here as you are, hot mess and all. And don't even think about apologizing for it.
Jill
