Having recently given birth to my second son I’m beginning to feel a little bit more like ‘me’ again and on these ‘good’ days where I manage to get showered, wash my hair (or at least brush it) and put make up on, I start to feel that ‘glow’ of motherhood. When it comes to babies it’s common to hear of the ‘pregnancy glow’ where everyone compliments you on your blooming bump and the happiness on your face of the excitement of becoming a mum (or relief the end of a long pregnancy is in sight) but there’s that special type of glow you only see on a new mum’s face. It’s a mixture of complete exhaustion and relief that a gruelling pregnancy and labour are over and baby has arrived safely giving you a completely full heart. It goes without saying that not every new mum has the same experiences and of course becoming a mum can also co-exist with difficulties, sadness and unimaginable heartache. But whether it be for a few brief seconds or an entire lifetime ‘mum glow’ is a real thing.
Being a mum to a new-born and a toddler is no walk in the park, in fact the day to day challenges have been so much more demanding than I imagined. The sleepless nights, the constant feeding, the toddler constantly pushing boundaries not to mention potty training! However there are moments everyday (some shorter than others) when I just feel that ‘glow’. The warm feeling of a full heart and the magic of having brought new life into the world alongside each captivating milestone. It’s a special type of glow that builds from within and radiates in the most beautiful way. Now, combine all that with a fabulous tan (be it real or fake) and the perfect make up highlighter of course and your ‘glow’ transcends to the next level.
So now that summer is around the corner and life is finally beginning to get back to normal, let’s remember to take a moment to be grateful for the little things, love the ones we hold dear to our hearts and radiate that glow from the inside out. Add in that favourite cheekbone highlighter and you are good to go…so let’s get out there and start living the lives we’ve all been dreaming of for the past year.
Being Mum, Being Me 