how to not suck at the 4th trimester
This is a follow-up to a previous blog post; "The 4th Trimester....why Americans suck at it." I was amazed at the response I received, not just in the number of reads and shares but in the number of private messages I received from others.
I have struggled with the best way to respond and what would be the most helpful things to share. I want to tell all the new mommas to stay in bed and allow your family to take care of you while food and water magically appear at your bedside, but I know that is unrealistic, and I want to give real answers to create real solutions.
FIRST I'M GONNA TALK TO ALL THE NEW MOMMAS
*Sleep. I know that sounds simple, but those first 24 hou