If you recently had your first child or have been juggling a few children’s schedules for several years you may stop and wonder what happened.
Time flies when parenthood comes into play. We manage daily family duties while watching our children move from one milestone to the next. Then there comes a moment when you catch a breath and stop to actually look at yourself and ask, “What happened to me?”
Mother Nature puts us in hyper-vigilant mode when our kids are little. We ensure they eat healthy, thrive, stay safe and make new little friends. It’s important to remember every child has a timetable. Of course, we worry our little ones are meeting their milestones too. If you want to see the common milestones for young children, the CDC has a complete list by age (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html).
Mothers also tend to set aside their health and welfare to support this critical time in their children’s lives. That’s fine, it’s the way things are meant to be. What doesn’t “have to be” is how mom feels about herself. A few mommy makeover treatments can help elevate a busy mothers self-esteem and outlook.
Mom doesn’t have to “give up” while raising the next generation
It might be easier to ignore how a mom is feeling about herself. She throws on larger, frumpier clothing and acts as if “grown-up time” is not as important as it used to be. But too much focus on the kids and less on a relationship isn’t helpful. And if a woman doesn’t feel her best, she may not be interested in bringing her best to her partner.
A post from Fatherly.com discusses some the challenges children bring to a relationship. Things like juggling work and home life, sleep deprivation, and managing moody toddlers are common hurdles to being parents. It states that about 90% of couples can feel less happy in their relationships after having children. Part of that is attributed to a sudden shift in identity. With children in the mix, who are you as a person? And as a couple? But all is not lost. The article also mentions couples who navigate parenthood together can build stronger bonds. And part of that is making sure mom and dad make time to give themselves a little TLC.
This is where a Mommy Makeover could help balance out a mother’s commitment to her kids and herself. A simple tummy tuck or breast lift can change a woman’s perspective. Being able to wear a form-fitting dress on a couple’s night may be all it takes for a mom to feel more like her youthful, desirable self.
If Dad is feeling a little worn down, there are plenty of opportunities for him to consider simple “daddy makeover” treatments that might help him feel better, too. He could be regularly running or visiting the gym, but the results are hidden under a layer of fat. In that case, abdominal etching could help him get his mojo back.
Parenthood is a fantastic journey; it takes plenty of work and sacrifice to do it right. Parents do not have to give up their commitment to each other as they walk through the journey together. Dr. Ourian and the Beverly Hills clinic staff are available to discuss mommy makeover options when it’s time (https://www.ourianplasticsurgery.com/contact-us/).
