Any woman who has given birth knows the reality of it. It’s hard work. And any woman who has given birth probably never had to put on a big smile, in heels and designer dress and parade herself in front of hundreds of reporters immediately after. I’m certainly thankful for that.<\/p>\n
I can tell you, after three babies, giving birth doesn’t get much easier.\u00a0 It takes it’s toll on your body and your emotions.\u00a0 Having babies is hard work.\u00a0 And when it’s done and over, and you are holding that beautiful bundle in your arms, you might forget about the enormous pain that you just went through.\u00a0 You will be exhausted in so many ways. Your emotions will be all over the place.\u00a0 You will want to stare at your new baby forever and want to sleep for days.\u00a0 And if it’s your first baby, there will be fear of the unknown.\u00a0 How can we possibly know HOW to do this?\u00a0 You might be afraid of what could go wrong.\u00a0 You will have so many questions and concerns. But so much love for this new little person.<\/p>\n
It’s one of the most amazing things – just like Prince Harry said.\u00a0 I consider myself so very lucky to have had three beautiful, healthy kids.\u00a0 And very lucky I didn’t have to put myself on display right after.\u00a0 Just standing is a challenge after giving birth let alone getting all done up for the media.\u00a0 New moms need that time to just lay still. To rest.\u00a0 To be in the moment.\u00a0 I can’t imagine having to rush to shower, and get my hair and make up done for the press.\u00a0 For the “photo op” required. No thank you.<\/p>\n
That’s why so many moms are saying “thank you” to Meghan Markle – because she didn’t do what other royal women before her have done.\u00a0 She didn’t conform, and stand on the steps and smile for the cameras – all done up. Instead. She remained at home.\u00a0 With her new baby.\u00a0 Resting. Sleeping. Recovering.\u00a0 Taking care of herself the way every women should do after having a baby.<\/p>\n