The mother of two shared that when her baby was just a few weeks old, she felt completely different from herself because her body had changed so much that none of her clothes fitted anymore.
“Feels like it was just the other day when I was in my postpartum season. My baby was only a few weeks old, and I felt nothing like myself. I was aware that my body had changed significantly, and nothing seemed to fit.” Kambua shared
She also revealed that her walk felt different, her back ached, and she experienced a level of exhaustion she hadn’t known before. This was surprising to her, even though she had been through this as a mom before.
“My walk was different, my back hurt, and I was exhausted in ways I didn’t know were possible (even though this wasn’t my first rodeo as a mom).”
Kambua expressed how overwhelming it was for her, as she kept wondering if she would ever feel normal again.
I was overwhelmed. I wondered if I’d get through and find normalcy again. If I wasn’t breastfeeding, I was pumping; if I wasn’t pumping, I was taking care of the kids. On and on like an endless cycle.
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Acknowledging the Difficulties
Kambua recognized the undeniable blessing of having children. However, she also acknowledged that motherhood is incredibly hard.
“The blessing of having children was in no way lost on me, but the truth is that #motherhood is HARD.”
The mother of two also revealed that, at times, she often found herself sleep-deprived, dealing with leaking breasts, and struggling to find time for basic needs like showering, eating, and simply surviving.
“You sometimes find yourself sleep deprived, with leaking boobs, trying to get a moment to shower, eat, and basically survive,”
“If you’re a mom in this chaotic phase, I see you. I know how lonely it can be and how heavy and hard it is on your body and mind. I also understand how it feels to lose your center of gravity.” She shared.
Kambua Finds Support and Strength in Her Community
Despite the struggles she faced, Kambua was fortunate to have a supportive community during her pregnancy and postpartum period. One of her closest friends often reminded her to “give yourself grace.”
“I’m grateful for the community that I’ve been able to lean on through pregnancy and postpartum. One of my nearest and dearest would often say to me, “Kambua, give yourself grace.”.
She also shared that her friend would take her baby and put her son in a stroller, then join her on slow, careful walks. Even though Kambua’s body felt stiff and sore, her friend’s patience helped her start to heal both physically and mentally.
“She would strap my baby around her, put my son on a stroller, and accompany me for a walk. I walked so slowly that my body felt stiff and sore. But she was patient. And slowly my mind and my body began to heal.” kambua shared
Kambua’s Words of Encouragement for Fellow Mothers
The gospel singer offered hope and encouragement to other mothers in this challenging phase. She assured them that, eventually, they would get through this period and, one day, look back in awe at their accomplishments.
“Dear mama, you will get through this phase. Someday, very soon, you’ll look back in awe at how much you have accomplished.“
She also urged mothers to take care of themselves by taking naps, showering, eating well, and going for walks. Additionally, she emphasized that this tough phase is temporary and will eventually pass.
“Do what you need to do, but don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. Take that nap. Take a shower. Have a good meal. Take that walk. Breathe. Exhale. It’s just a season; it will pass.” Kambua urged