I talk a lot about self-love and self-compassion because it is so important for our children to see. ⁠ ⁠ We focus so much on "doing things right" or the judgment of other people that we forget what our kids really need--for us to love ourselves and own our decisions as mothers. ⁠ ⁠ We tend to focus so much on the minutia that we forget the big picture. ⁠ ⁠ We judge other moms for their choices and in return face judgment ourselves.⁠ ⁠ We get lost in it all and become overwhelmed--robbing our joy as mothers. ⁠ ⁠ I see it in the eyes of moms in my office. ⁠ ⁠ I read it in comments and DMs here on social media.⁠ ⁠ It's tiring. ⁠ ⁠ To constantly second-guess or wonder if what you're doing is "right."⁠ ⁠ I hope you know that there is no ONE right way to do things as a mother.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ That it’s okay you have moments where you’re not hustling, trying a new play activity, or at your best.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ I get tired too. ⁠ ⁠ I get burnt out from life obligations and motherhood too.⁠ ⁠ I second-guess decisions from time-to-time too. ⁠ ⁠ But recognizing it, being insightful to our feelings, and feeling seen can help us so much in getting through it.⁠ ⁠ You are the best mom for your child.⁠ ⁠ Love yourself. ⁠ ⁠ Your child will follow suit. 💗⁠ Drop a ❤️ if you needed to hear this today. ⁠ ⁠ #pediatrician #motherhood #newbornlife #tiredmom