By the Welcome Baby Care Doulas

…because you have to put on your oxygen mask FIRST before you can help those who need assistance.

…because as a mother, you have less to give when you’re running on empty.

…because now, you can’t afford to get sick.

Free Time:  40 minutes to run to the post office between feedings.

Me Time:  20 minutes in a bubble bath, with candles.

Free Time:  Answering work emails from the couch after the baby’s gone to bed.

Me Time:  Pajama pants, a favorite movie, and a foot massage from your partner.

Free Time:  The treadmill, which you hate…

Me Time:  Hot Vinyasa Yoga, which you love…

Free Time:  “Honey, we have a few minutes before taking Bella to her well check-up, let’s go over these bills.”

Me Time:  “Honey, let’s ask your mom to watch the baby for two hours so we can go to our favorite restaurant.”

Free Time:  Pounding through exhaustion by stopping for a cup of coffee.

Me Time:  A delicious afternoon cat nap.

Take care of yourself.  There’s nothing wrong with just a little “Me Me Me.”