I have found that our feelings and our sense of self get lost in a mile high pile of laundry and list of things to do. Being a mom is hard. Being a new mom is even harder. I know for me it has been difficult going from productive, appreciated career woman to being at the beck and call of a screaming baby who does not show love but instead pukes all over you.

A lot of times our feeling get over looked or pushed a side so that we can push on, do more or make everyone else feel better. Sometimes I do not think it is fair, sometimes I wish I could just run away, but even if I did, I would miss my son, my crazy life and all my daily activities. So where does that leave me? It leaves me a little frustrated and drained.

What do I do to cope on those really crazy days?

This too shall pass. My son will grow and as he does he will be come more and more independent and some day I will miss the days that he needed me so much.

Take care of yourself before anyone else. You are no good if you are not feeling good, so always do things for you.

Eat healthy. Not only does this keep your energy levels up but it will also make you feel better.

Just Breath. I have found breathing helps to calm my nerves and helps me through the really tough times.

Ask for Help. There will be days you just can not do it. In those rare cases, ask a friend to come over and help you with the little one.

Keep a social life. It helps to get out there and hang with other moms or even just have lunch with old co workers. Not only is it nice to have an adult conversation but you get to eat with both hands.

If you can, work part time. Again this helps me to get away, even for a brief time and it gives me an extra little cash to do something nice for myself.

I know it is hard and we all want to run away at time but for me at the end of the crazy day full of diapers, feeding, pumping and a screaming little one. When my little peanut falls a sleep and is peaceful and quiet. I am so happy at where my life is and my life’s journey. I am so excited to see where it takes me.