Reality of motherhood for Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew
In a heartwarming yet emotional post on social media, Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew marked one month since her daughter was born, talking about the “wild ride” of motherhood - so far.
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A month into motherhood and TV star Edwina Bartholomew says she has found her groove notwithstanding several hiccups along the way.
The popular Sunrise presenter has detailed her “wild ride” of the first four weeks of being a mum to daughter Molly Matilda in a heartwarming yet emotional post on social media.
“You are a delight, Molly Matilda,” Bartholomew wrote.
“Sure, the full throttle crying is not so delightful but thankfully that’s pretty rare. You just get hangry like your Dad.”
She continued: “The first 48 hours of motherhood were challenging in a way I wasn’t really prepared for. I was a total mess, actually. I burst into tears in the kitchen when our midwife arrived, I burst into tears when @neilwrites went to sleep and I couldn’t, and a few more times, just because.”
Bartholomew and husband Neil Varcoe welcomed the arrival of daughter Molly Matilda Christie Varcoe on Wednesday December 18, a week after her December 11 due date.
She measured 53cm and weighed 3.44kg on arrival.
“Over the past four weeks we have slowly found our groove,” Bartholomew wrote.
“You sleep so well and smile so much (or is it wind?) No matter. I suppose both feel pretty good at this early stage.”
Becoming a mum has also changed Bartholomew in terms of her daily goals.
“Have a shower each day is now number one,” she said.
“Ticked that box. Wash my hair, occasionally. I accept I may never pee with the door closed again and it will be a while before I can eat a plate of food without cutting it up onto small pieces.
“None of my old clothes fit and, although spirits are high, my boobs are most certainly not. In short, it’s been pretty magical. At times I have looked at you with your Dad and felt like I would explode with love. It could still happen. Be warned. I’ll try not to embarrass you when it does. Don’t grow up too quickly.”