A Little More About Blloomigo
Welcome.
A little bird once told me that new motherhood is the sweetest season. As a mother myself—though now to much bigger kids—I have to agree.
I wanted to create Blloomigo and its resources to help bring new mothers and babies together in this special time. Nature, in all its beauty and bounty, is my inspiration. Over and over, nature shows us that the circle of life is the only constant. These new beginnings are to be cherished.
The first days, weeks, and months of a new baby’s life are a time for snuggles. They can also be a stressful time for mothers, especially first-time mothers. Nurturing and caring for a new baby is after all an enormous responsibility.
I like to think that there are small ways to remind mothers that we are not alone. We human mothers are swayed by well-meaning if ill-intended advice. Our own friends and family members overload us with what worked for them, what soothed their babies, what we should be doing. And trends change, often quickly. Swaddle, don’t swaddle. Cuddle, but not too much, in case you spoil your baby. Start solids with bananas at six months and make sure you feed fish with omega fatty acids. Without even touching the subject of sleep, the “you shoulds” are enough to overwhelm even the calmest and most experienced among us.
Trust Nature’s wisdom
That’s why there is power and comfort in tapping into the wisdom of nature to remind us that we are not alone. Other mothers also face the essential task of nurturing, feeding, and raising their young. Eagle, hummingbird and owl mothers fly for miles to bring food back to their chicks. Caribou travel hundreds of miles to give birth in ancestral calving grounds to give their babies the very best grass to eat. Bears bring their cubs into the world in safe, cozy caves and nourish them for weeks in cozy darkness so that they are strong enough to handle the wild world outside.
Over and over, nature reminds us that we are part of a greater whole. It reminds us that we have instincts, too, and that we can listen to our hearts to care for our babies in the best way we know how.
Take time for snuggling
Go ahead, cuddle and snuggle your baby as much as you want. Your baby already knows and loves your touch. Let time slow down—and the dishes and laundry wait—and inhale the sweet smell of his or her head. Marvel at those tiny fingers. Close your eyes and just be together. After all, this time, too, will soon pass.
Ask for help—it’s natural
And, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Have you heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child?” Now is the time to tell your village what you need. Take your friends up on their well-meaning offers of help by giving them a specific task. Lean on someone else to fold the laundry, to shop and cook for you, to load and unload the dishwasher, at least for a few weeks. Remember mama bear? She is resting in that cave, recovering from the effort of bringing a pair of cubs into the world, channeling all her energy into nourishing them as they rapidly grow.
Yet today, we modern human mothers forget that we need help, too. While you can’t hibernate, you can slow down. This time is a short season, and the fast pace of life will soon resume. Allow others to help you without feeling guilty. Accept that sometimes you will be tired and that sometimes your baby will cry, and sometimes this time will be difficult. Remember that in nature the sun always shines brightest after the storm.
It is my hope that one of my Blloomigo resources would help you make the moments you and your baby spend together warm, wonderful, special, and memorable. I hope that Blloomigo brings joy and beauty to your life and inspires you in the supremely important job of nurturing your baby.
My best to the two of you in this special season.
Detelina
Mother & Founder, Blloomigo
