{"id":1000,"date":"2023-07-12T21:53:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chministries.org\/?p=1000"},"modified":"2023-10-27T17:41:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T17:41:22","slug":"remain-steadfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chministries.org\/blog\/remain-steadfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Remaining steadfast through the baby blues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>With a new baby comes a myriad of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/what-does-the-bible-say-about-love\/\">love<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/what-does-the-bible-say-about-joy\/\">joy<\/a>, but along with the good comes another side. Newborns require near-constant attention and care, and this often leads to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/pregnancy-fatigue\/\">lack of sleep<\/a>, a lack of energy, and, occasionally, some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/mental-and-spiritual-health\/\">mental health decline<\/a>. Many&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/preparing-your-heart-and-spirit-for-a-new-baby\/\">moms<\/a>&nbsp;experience&nbsp;anxiety&nbsp;and brief &#8220;baby blues&#8221; within the first weeks after giving birth, and up to 20% can experience more intense symptoms\u2013postpartum depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve dealt with postpartum depression or struggled with fatigue, it can be hard to juggle&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/newborn-care\/\">newborn care<\/a>&nbsp;along with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/postpartum-recovery\/\">physical<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/devotionals-for-mom\/\">spiritual care<\/a>. We asked CHM moms of young children for their tips on how to stay steadfast in their relationships with God and the care of their newborns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spiritual health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;During late-night feedings or mid-morning naps while your baby is asleep in your arms, take the moment to connect with God. Share with Him your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/healing-scriptures-psalm-9419\/\">joys<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/prayers-for-your-unborn-baby\/\">struggles<\/a>\u2013He wants to hear it all, and He wants to give you the grace and strength to bring glory to His name through your vocation of parenthood.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d413e946 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liza-150x150.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2736\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liza-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liza.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><em><em>Lisa Maruna<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;There will be times when reading from a physical book\u2013even the Bible\u2013feels difficult, particularly when you&#8217;ve got your arms full with a hungry, crying baby. However, in today&#8217;s world, spending time in the Word can be done through many formats. Setting up a variety of tools beforehand (hard copy book, audio, app, video, etc.) is a good pre-labor project. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download a Bible audio app for those busy days when you can\u2019t sleep or your hands are preoccupied, but you do have the energy and capacity to listen to God\u2019s Word. Even if you fall asleep, hearing the Word of God as you slumber can only help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a similar fashion, perhaps find some YouTube videos of the Scripture being read aloud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Lean into the&nbsp;body of Christ\u2014more specifically, your local church. Ask some key friends and mentors to take turns texting you a Scripture verse along with an encouraging note or a written out prayer for the day. Establish ahead of time that late nights and little energy means your responses will be limited. Perhaps you can set up a schedule where their texts come just before bed, so you get a spiritual pick-me-up when you wake up for a midnight or early morning feeding.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d413e946 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Katlyn-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2747\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Katlyn-1.webp 200w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Katlyn-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><em>Katlyn Stryker, CHM member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I remembered the Psalms and how the Psalmist&#8217;s honesty brought closeness with God. In our troubles, it can feel as if God is miles away because our pain or despair is so palpable\u2014when in fact, God is nearer than ever. Specifically,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/nlt\/Ps%2094.17-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psalm 94:17-19 (NLT)<\/a>&nbsp;has been near to my heart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Unless the Lord had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>I cried out, &#8220;I am slipping!&#8221;&nbsp;but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve met God as my sustainer as He carried me through days of physical exhaustion. I didn&#8217;t know I could survive and still be a&nbsp;good&nbsp;mom; there was a stretch of 48 hours where I didn&#8217;t get to sleep or a break from parenting when my husband was sick. God reminded me of the story of Elijah when he wished himself dead and God provided him rest and food so that he could carry on. Elijah&#8217;s hardships didn&#8217;t magically go away, but God certainly&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/healing-scriptures-jeremiah-3017\/\">sustained and revitalized<\/a>&nbsp;him (<a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/1%20Kings%2019.5-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Kings 19:5-18<\/a>).&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d413e946 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Carasella.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2742\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Carasella.webp 200w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Carasella-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><em><em><em>Carasella Mancari<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-bg-bottom-pattern has-offwhite-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-source-serif-font-family has-medium-font-size\">&#8220;In our troubles it can feel as if God is miles away because our pain or despair is so palpable\u2014when in fact, God is nearer than ever.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newborn baby care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;You will keep in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/healing-scriptures-isaiah-96\/\">perfect peace<\/a>&nbsp;him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.&#8221;<em>&nbsp;<\/em><br>[<em><a href=\"https:\/\/biblia.com\/bible\/niv\/Isa%2026.3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)<\/a><\/em>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I found that having a newborn baby involved a lot of sitting. Sitting and holding, sitting and nursing, sitting and playing, etc. It\u2019s very easy to nurse your baby with one hand and scroll mindlessly on your phone with the other. I realized early on that I didn\u2019t want my baby to look up at me and notice that my attention was elsewhere. In those early days, try not to miss a single opportunity to look into their eyes and bond with them. As you sit with them, intentionally choose to talk to them, pray over them, or read aloud to them. For me, it was about recognizing my priorities and acting with intention. Choosing to engage with my baby rather than my phone was a small but invaluable investment.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d413e946 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Haley.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2746\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Haley.webp 200w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Haley-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><em><em>Haley Hoffman<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;You need a pile of snacks and hydrating liquids near your nursing and\/or feeding station. For some, spiritual strength\u2013and logical thinking\u2013can deplete quickly when the body isn\u2019t also fed physically. Women are supposed to eat and drink twice as much while breastfeeding, so taking care of yourself physically is important for cognitive and emotional functioning.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d413e946 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Katlyn-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2747\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Katlyn-1.webp 200w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Katlyn-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><em>Katlyn Stryker, CHM member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Remember: God designed you to be a mother. No matter what, He has set every moment in place. Trust your instincts. You will know what is best for you and your baby\u2019s health. There is no &#8220;right&#8221; or &#8220;wrong&#8221; way to be a mother. You are unique by God&#8217;s hand. Don\u2019t feel burdened by needing to ask for help. If you are overwhelmed with daily tasks, recovery after birth, or even need some personal time alone, let those around you help. You aren\u2019t any less of a mother by doing so.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d413e946 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lauren.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2748\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lauren.webp 200w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lauren-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><em>Lauren Hunter, CHM member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-pink-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-image-1024x588.jpg\" alt=\"What mother in the bible are you? CHM\" class=\"wp-image-4961 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-image-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-image-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-image-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-image-1536x883.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-image.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What mother in the Bible would you be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Take our quiz to find out which mother in the Bible you relate to most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c53c447b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/info.chministries.org\/mother-in-the-bible-quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take the quiz!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a new baby comes a myriad of&nbsp;love&nbsp;and&nbsp;joy, but along with the good &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":3151,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[4],"class_list":{"0":"post-1000","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uncategorized","8":"tag-family","9":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Remain Steadfast Through the Baby Blues | CHM<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Remain steadfast after your baby is born. 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