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Being a NEW MUM: HOW I REALLY FEEL

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I am now into week 8 of motherhood and adjusting to life with a little one.  And it has certainly been a journey so far.  The first few weeks with our baby have been a blur. Days and nights were mixed together and me and my husband would often get confused as to what day it was. But we have been on cloud 9 and words can't begin to explain how blessed I feel. There have been tears, sleepless nights, long days as well laughter and joy. But that is what I have learned about motherhood, it is beautiful but intense and overwhelming.  No day is the same and each day I am learning something new.  The transition of just being a wife to now wife and mum has NOT been the easiest adjustment. I suppose this is why this season is called the fourth trimester (yes that is really a thing that I believe doesn't get enough attention for new/expecting mums!).  Some days I amaze myself with how well I'm doing, other days I am overwhelmed, exhausted and feeling frustrated.  Hav...