If I can’t wear leggings, I’m not going!

I thought I had lazed around enough throughout my pregnancy, but soon after the birth of my girls, I quickly realised that I just couldn't be bothered to make as much of an effort to live life outside of the house.

Honestly, I was so excited knowing that I would be having twin girls. I had everything set up - the cot, the car seats. I had bought all the cutest outfits, and all the nappies I needed x2. The only thing I needed was to prepare for the girls' arrival. I had always known that the girls would make an early appearance, and the Docs advised me to elect for a C-section. Mentally, I was ecstatic! I thought, this is going to be a breeze, lying there and letting the doctors do all the heavy lifting. I definitely was not ready to have two watermelons protruding out of my nini that's for sure!

I spent two nights in the hospital after having the girls. The first night was amazing, the midwives helped to make bottles and even helped me to feed them during the night. The second night, I had to be much more independent. Despite having a major operation, I was up and walking about, albeit half-hunched and walking at a snail’s pace. The key was to keep active for a speedy recovery, but it wasn't that easy. Once I got home, I realised that my memory foam mattress was not fun & electric like my bed at the hospital. Getting out of bed the first few times, was like doing pole vault or gymnastics with a slab of concrete weighing you down, however once I was stood up everything was cool, I just avoided having to sit back down again.

After the C-section, with a sore scar, it was imperative that I didn't irritate it or wear anything too tight. I had to ditch my skinny jeans :( however, leggings and high-waisted pants became my best friends - Granny Goals! Never in my life had I bought all black high-waisted briefs, and trust me, I was no longer looking boujee in my underwear. Nevertheless, OMG the knickers were amazeballs! Perhaps I should write a review about them. Wearing leggings around the house was the key to comfort. I could easily throw a baggy t-shirt on top and Hey Presto! It was leaving the house that was hurdle. Having to find an outfit that wasn't too tight but was flattering was difficult, and to be honest after having a C-section and caring for two babies, the effort to make myself presentable was a daunting task. I decided that if i wasn't going to wear my leggings, i was not going to bother going out. Seems simple enough.

I initially thought 'hump days' would be over after pregnancy; but after having children, I realised the laziness is real! Leaving the house was not a necessity for me; I could easily sit on the sofa with my girls drinking a hot tea whilst watching Netflix. As time went on however; i started to feel stuffy at home and pledged that i would get out more. I began to get my mojo back and build my energy up, and eventually became an active member of society again. It also did the girls well to get fresh air. Leggings or no leggings, I'm now gallivanting frequently and enjoy going out with the twins.

Having a baby is not easy. The physical and emotional changes we go through can vary from parent to parent, but it's important to remember that you are strong and capable! You may find yourself beaten and overwhelmed at first, but you'll eventually begin to feel like yourself again, so just keep motivated. For those who may feel low in mood, just going for a walk can make a small difference. Sometimes, new mums fear how they will cope with a baby outside. Test the waters. Perhaps go to the local park before verging on busy shopping centres, have you got friends or family that can help? Either way, don't stay in those leggings forever hot mummy, get the jeans back out!

H x