This archive report was first published on 8 October 2019.
As a new mum prepares to welcome her third child, she reflects on the lessons she's learned along the way. One of the most important truths she's discovered is that there's no trophy for being a perfect parent.
Ashley Gibson, a mum from the United States, shared her husband's words of wisdom on Facebook, which have since gone viral. In the delivery room, her husband said to her, "There's no trophy Ashley."
These four words had a profound impact on Ashley, helping her to relax into motherhood and focus on the bond she was creating with her newborn. She realized that the pressure to be perfect and meet societal expectations was unnecessary and unrealistic.
As she navigated the challenges of new motherhood, Ashley's husband's words kept coming back to her. She remembered feeling anxious about supplementing with formula and not wanting to feel like she was failing at breastfeeding. But her husband's words reminded her that there's no trophy for losing baby weight the fastest, for breastfeeding vs bottle feeding, or for coming up with the most creative birthday party theme.
Today, Ashley wants to invite fellow mums to relax into motherhood with her. She reminds us that the only trophy we'll carry through life is the bond we create with our baby. And that's something to be cherished and celebrated.
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