Welcoming Penny into our lives was such an incredible experience! And, after all the planning and praying, wishing and hoping; the stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion (ohmygahh the exhaustion!) that came along with being a new mom was humbling.
Jerry and I spent countless hours decorating Penny’s nursery. However, we did nothing to prepare our own bedroom for this transition. Creating a beautiful, peaceful, comfortable, serene, and cozy space for yourself before welcoming your baby is essential for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being and it’s something I wish we had done before her arrival! Let me explain.
- Rest. Recovery. Repeat.
Sleep is crucial for new moms, especially during the first few months after delivery. [Did I already mention the exhaustion?!] A comfortable and peaceful bedroom can help you get the rest you need to recover from childbirth and adjust to your new role as a mom. Cozy blankets, loads of pillows, and room-darkening curtains can make getting back to feeling like yourself a little easier.
Seriously.
You need curtains.
- Bonding With Baby
A cozy armchair, a soft rug, and a well-placed Boppy can transform your bedroom into another comfortable oasis where you can spend quality time with your little one. Set up a bedroom corner with burp cloths, books, and a small lamp with a low-watt bulb for those midnight feedings and round-the-clock cuddles.
- Don’t Sleep on Your Self-Care
As a new mom, it’s essential to take care of yourself, both physically and emotionally. Your main bedroom can become a peaceful oasis where you can practice self-care activities such as reading, stretching, or napping. It seems impossible to take care of your new baby and yourself in the early days [I know, I did a shitty job of the latter!] but taking a few minutes every day to do something you enjoy will benefit everyone in your home.
- Your Sleep Impacts Your Overall Health
Your bedroom is your sanctuary, and it’s important to create a space that reflects your personality and makes you feel good. We never redecorated our bedroom after I moved in 6 years ago. I think we’ve just been waiting to move to our forever home which, in hindsight, is so dumb! Now, our bedroom is a beautiful and luxurious retreat. I never want to leave [it’s a problem in the morning!] and it has helped my health greatly over the last 6 months because I actually sleep now – it’s just so damn comfortable! And, boy, do I wish I had had the adjustable bed frame back with P was born! Gamechanger.
- Family Time!
Our bedroom has become a fun and cozy space for family time. We all pile into the bed and read books, watch a movie, or just relax [Kidding! I have a 3-year-old! There’s no relaxing]. A comfortable bed, soft blankets, and plush pillows create the perfect environment for that Sunday morning snuggle sesh.
I’m here to tell you that you should prioritize a main bedroom retreat N-O-W. It upgraded our home and lives in ways I never imagined possible. I only wish I had done it sooner!
And, you’re in luck! Bedrooms are my thing!
Send me an email or comment below on how we can work together to design your bedroom retreat!
