Remember your main job is to care for yourself and your child.

Don’t let yourself get frustrated that you can’t do it all. The first couple of weeks after you give birth should be devoted to just keeping yourself and your baby healthy and happy. Now is the time to put a blind eye towards housework. Caring for and bonding with your newborn is one of the most precious times of your life.

Keep in mind, it’s perfectly okay to have a good cry once in a while and to feel sad, it’s natural at this time in your life, but console yourself with the fact that postpartum blues do go away with time. Until then, take good care of yourself. Don’t be afraid to pamper yourself and make yourself feel beautiful and loved. You deserve it.

Kendra Spencer is the creator of http://www.shoppingfortwo.com which offers shopping, health and baby advice for new and pregnant moms.

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