Mrs. Cellophane

If you've ever seen the movie Chicago you'll remember the scene where Roxy's husband sings a song called Mr. Cellophane; he felt invisible. If you are a new mom you can sympathize with him.In an instant you go from caring for yourself to devoting every waking moment to another person who is completely dependent upon on you. I found my maternity leave to be rewarding yet challenging and I want to share some tips and thoughts with you.

While I spent time bonding with my little one, I noticed that I didnt have much time to care for me. So I quickly learned to find fast ways to care for my skin. One thing that really helped me was facial wipes. I would suggest purchasing the wipes that don't require you to add water or lather them up. Simply wipe off the baby drool and slather on a great moisturizer. You'd be surprised at how much these two little steps can improve your skin and lift you spirits.

Never underestimate the power of a spray of perfume and a swipe of lip gloss. With a newborn, it can be challenging to schedule a decent time to take a shower. In the times when it looks like it may be a 3am shower, spray some body spray on for a quick pick me up. Keep your lips smooth and hydrated with your favorite chapstick and layer it with your sexiest lip gloss.

Some impolite people think its ok to tell you, "You look tired". Of course you look tired, because you are! But who needs a reminder? To combat the sleepy look, stay hydrated. Keep a water bottle by your bed and sip every chance you get. Hydration does wonders for the skin. When you feel up to wearing makeup, try Benefit's Ooh La Lift. It adds light underneath the eye and helps give off a youthful appearance.

Change your clothes every day. Even if you stay in comfy lounge wear, a new outfit can fight off the feeling of being in a predictable rut.

Keep your hair oiled. It maybe hard to find the time and or the energy to do your hair but keeping it oiled is a must. Your body is going through an adjustment period and this can cause your hair to be brittle and dry. Your hair can even break off, I lost two locs! Yikes! Let sleep be the only thing you loose.

Well Maternal Mavens, we'll chat soon!