Megan Gale shamed for having a night out two weeks after giving birth
As most parents will attest to, raising a newborn is one of the most difficult and stressful times in a person’s life. So, when you’ve got a chance to get away for a few hours, you’ve got to take it, right?
Well, Megan Gale, who gave birth to her baby daughter Rosie two weeks ago, did just that with fiance Shaun Hampson over the weekend, only to find herself becoming the unwitting target of cruel online bullies.
The parents-of-two shared a selfie as they went out for a “quick dinner date” recently, confirming both Rosie and River (their three-year-old son) were under the watchful eyes of their grandparents. “Missing our babies, but SO important for parents to have some couple time when/if they can grab it,” Gale wrote.
Little did she know, she was about to face an onslaught of comments criticising her for simply trying to relax. Gale’s response to the “mummy shaming”, however, has drawn praise from parents around the country.
“For sure we have to devote the majority of our time to our kids. However, IF it can be managed well, stealing an hour or two here and there as a couple or an individual is a ‘win’ for parents,” she added to the caption.
“In this instance we had left Rosie with my very experienced and capable Mum after I had bathed, dressed, fed her and put her down plus I'd expressed enough milk for two feeds just in case.”
“At the moment she sleeps for 4-5 hours and then feeds again so we knew we had more than enough time for a 1-hour dinner, which was 3 mins from our house. And last night was no exception, she slept 6pm-10.30pm.”
“With River I barely left the house for the first 6 weeks, out of fear, out of guilt and I lost a little part of myself and also developed what I now feel was a mild case of post-natal depression."
“If you’ve ensured your child is well looked after in your absence, then there is nothing wrong with some alone time as a couple or as an individual. You’ll be happier people for it and more importantly, better parents.”
“Oh and to the ignorant, judgemental people projecting negativity on my page, it delights me to inform you that I block and delete instantly. No room for that crap here – this is a place of love and peace. Your comments don't upset me, they just make me smile and make you look nasty.”
Good on you, Megan!
Image credit: Megan Gale/Instagram.