Don’t get too Caught up in Social Media

The other day I was scrolling through Instagram and I saw an adorable photo of a baby.

A baby the same age as my fourth.

9 months old. And cute as a button.

I know this because that baby’s mama and I were pregnant at the same time.

We traded stories of heartburn and swollen feet more than once.

The caption said her little one slept eleven hours the night before.

I read it and felt that feeling. That one that social media gives me when I see women who are skinnier than me, or have more followers than me, or a way better house than mine.

Jealousy with a bit of envy mixed in.

And like something is wrong with me. Or my house. Or my baby.

Social media is so tough sometimes! Can we just all say that?!

Comparison.

My baby girl is the happiest, most mellow, most easy going baby I’ve ever known.

And she also only sleeps while nursing. And this is my fourth. I know how to fix it.

But I’m not ready yet. Because she’s also my last.

And knowing all that, I still felt bad for a hot second when I realized that other babies sleep better than mine.

Even though I know she’s perfect.

Social media is tough.

It takes all of our insecurities and puts them front and center.

Don’t get too caught up in it. I know that’s easier said than done.

But try not to.

You are beautiful. And your house is wonderful. And your baby is perfect.

Take that from me.

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