8 Months Postpartum: An Honest Check-In (Solo Episode)

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. — 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 — Thank you to our sponsors: Hatch Baby — Head to ⁠hatch.co/baby⁠ to shop and learn more, or find Hatch Baby on Amazon, Target, and Babylist registries Visit ⁠WACOAL.com⁠ and use code GOOD MOM at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. Honest — Shop Honest on Amazon, Walmart and Target Go to ⁠oseamalibu.com⁠ and get 10% off your first order with code goodmom. Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre- order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at ⁠momcozy.com⁠ with code [GOODMOM]. Give your clothes a second life with Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so you keep everything " you earn. Right now, Orion is offering our listeners 15% off at ⁠orionsleep.com/goodmom⁠ — 📺 Subscribe: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@lobosworth⁠ 📖 Newsletter: ⁠https://substack.com/@lobosworth⁠ 🛍️ Love Wellness: ⁠https://lovewellness.com⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lobosworth⁠ 🎵 TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lobosworth⁠ — Tell Me I'm a Good Mom is part of the ⁠Dear Media⁠ podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices