Episode #3: Visitors vs. Helpers

As a continuation of episode 2, Jamie takes an in-depth look into her first maternity leave. Looking back, Jamie's oldest was what some would call a "dream baby". Regardless of that fact, Jamie rode shotgun on the struggle bus. Jamie talks about the pressure she felt to entertain her visitors, how she measured her worth as a mother, and what she learned along the way to master her maternity leave with her third daughter. With this being said, the hope is that you don't have to have 2 or 3 kids to master your leave. The ladies of NAPS highlight the differences between a visitor and someone who is a helper, establishing boundaries, accepting/asking for help, setting limits and taking necessary time for yourself. Yes, all of these things sound easy on paper, but practice truly does make perfect (and a hype girl, like Jamie or Emily, definitely help). Practice, make a list, keep us posted, and take advantage of the help that is going to make you feel better emotionally, mentally and physically. You can find us @nurturebynaps on IG