I know how hard it can be especially in the Asian culture but know you’re doing what’s best for yourself and the baby by taking care of yourself! It’s hard to do everything yourself–the recovery, the baby, taking care of older siblings, cooking, etc. Don’t think you have to do it all because our parents’ generation did too. Motherhood is much more empowering and connected in this generation. I wish you the best!

Hi Samantha, that really means a lot to me. Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m so glad we connected too!

I agree. I certainly didn’t have this kind of confidence and wisdom with my first two. We learn as we grow, I guess. I’m thankful for this opportunity to experience pregnancy and postpartum again from a new perspective. Thanks for reading!

I’m glad you enjoyed the post. 2.5 months mean you’re still in postpartum, hope you’re taking care of your body and mind even though I know it can be hard. #4 is a must, without it, I’d be so overwhelmed!

Thank you Amy. Glad you can relate to my journey. I’m definitely seeing a huge difference this time and want to let other mothers know to take it easy. We’ve already done so much as mothers and wives. 🙂

Then even more reasons to take it easy! I think I had depressive traits but never realized I can get postpartum depression. When I had it it was the worst and I hated not having control over it. Today though, I have a different outlook and take it one day at a time. Best of luck, at least you seem very aware unlike I was at the time.

I think miyukgook really works! I’m a month in and still eating it, at least once a day. Who knew our mamas were right all this time? lol. I really do think the Asian postpartum method works for our bodies. It’s the only time we are taken care of by others and it felt great. I hope I don’t get aches and pains years down the line..

I’m like you, a total doer. I have trouble just laying around not doing anything because I always feel like there’s something to do, something to clean, something to organize, something to buy. This time I really made a conscious effort to take it slowly because I realized my body needs to recover and be babied. Are you currently expecting? If so, congratulations and yes, be kind to your postpartum body! It makes all the difference.