07/02/2026
We are so often in a rush to get somewhere,
but slowing down is what we long for.
Postpartum invites us to slow down.
You are still sensitive and soft from the birth, however it unfolded. Nesting is a refuge.
Landing gently into this new life, this new body, this new relationship.
After the sacred window (6 weeks postpartum) I urge you to continue to be gentle. This time will not come again and you are laying the foundations for the future of your family. This time is precious, holy even.
In this picture im making a candle at a friends toddlers birthday party. It was one of the first outtings my family made after weeks of being in the bed, on the bed, around the bed, and around the house (slowly and in that order). Taking time to emerge felt essential.
And there were days when it all felt too much, the outside world, and i would retreat back to the bed with my babe for skin to skin, cuddles and nervous system support. It's good to do this anytime, even years later!
Go slowly, go gently, do less.
Less is what we actually crave and what will heal us.
