I knew I liked the Duchess of Cambridge (even though I was once forced to put her in a pregnancy-off on TV with Kim Kardashian). But based on the past 24 hours, this princess-to-be is proving to do things “The Fab Mom” way. If I wasn’t already a mom, she’d be included in the group of famous and non-famous moms that inspired this blog. Maybe she’s even been reading this blog? Hmmm… (I wish).
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First thing Kate’s doing right: Kate didn’t find out the gender (reportedly) of her little prince until he was born. BAM! Yes, the world was obsessed and waiting regardless (since they’re royalty and all), but don’t try to tell me that you weren’t really waiting to find out if the baby was a girl or boy. I was. But then again, I’m notorious for digging that kind of pregnancy-drama.
Second thing Kate’s doing right: Looking fabulous ONE DAY after having her baby (and yes, she rocked her own post-baby mini-belly). Yes, she most likely had no choice but to dress in a frilly and feminine polka-dotted frock to debut her new bundle on the steps of the hospital (royal tradition and all), but if you remember: this is the same gal who (reportedly) opted to do her own makeup for she and William’s engagement announcement years ago. Maybe she even did her own makeup in her hospital bed with her own vain essentials in her overnight bag (like the rest of us pack) before stepping out on those famous steps? Who knows…
Third thing Kate’s doing right (if she sticks with this): NO NANNY FROM THE GET-GO. Good girl. Fab mum. Granted, nannies are needed for circumstances where new moms must return to work full-time after a few short weeks of maternity leave here in the States… but I’ve always felt strongly about NOT needing the immediate assistance of a nanny just for the sake of having one. If a new mom is lucky to have a no-issues delivery and returns home with a new, healthy baby… it truly behooves her to do the dirty work of those tough newborn days/weeks/months. It’s not easy, but I will brutally claim that being THE mom/nanny/night-nurse for both my girls for the duration of those challenging early days/weeks/months has granted me the irreplaceable ability to know my girls infinitely better than I would’ve had I employed constant help from the get-go. It’s not easy, Kate, but based on my experience it will pay off.
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