Model and WAG Jesinta Franklin reveals why it’s so important to make time for yourself as a new mother
Jesinta Franklin is making it her mission to spend more time on the person who matters most: herself.
Since the birth of her seven-month-old daughter, Tullulah, the model has struggled to get any time to herself because newborns ‘are so dependent on you’.
The former Miss Universe Australia, 29, told The Daily Telegraph on Thursday it was important to take time for oneself ‘because otherwise your life becomes taken over by running the house and being a mum’.
Inner peace: Jesinta Franklin (pictured) is making it her mission to spend more time on herself now that her seven-month-old daughter, Tullulah, isn’t so dependent on her
She spoke about her struggle to make time for herself during a photo shoot announcing Crown Sydney’s partnership with Grown Alchemist.
It comes ahead of the casino complex opening in Sydney in December.
‘In those first few months, there is no time for yourself. You really become dedicated naturally to your child and all of their needs because they are so dependent on you,’ she said.
Priorities: The model, 29, said on Thursday it was important to take time for oneself ‘because otherwise your life becomes taken over by running the house and being a mum’
‘Now [Tullulah] is not so dependent on me, finding that time for myself is really important because otherwise your life becomes taken over by running the house and being a mum.’
Jesinta hopes to spend more time with her husband, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, in the coming weeks, after he recently spent seven weeks away from his family playing AFL in Queensland.
The duo were separated due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing footy players to self-isolate in ‘hubs’ away from the general public in order to compete.
Fresh face: The Sydneysider (pictured) revealed taking time for oneself was vital ‘because otherwise your life becomes taken over by running the house and being a mum’
Because of his sporting commitments, the Sydney Swans player missed out on his first Father’s Day on September 6.
At the time, Jesinta shared a post to Instagram about how much she was missing her husband.
‘Happy 1st Father’s Day @buddy_franklin23,’ she wrote. ‘So sad we can’t be with you today. We are sending lots of virtual cuddles via FaceTime.
Family matters: Jesinta added she aimed to spend more time with husband Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin (pictured), who is an AFL star that has returned home after seven weeks away
Sweet sight: ‘Buddy’ (pictured) was forced to miss his first Father’s Day on September 6 due to being forced into the AFL bubble to be able to compete
‘Big love to all the other families who can’t be together today x.’
Jesinta also told The Daily Telegraph on Thursday that she and Buddy ‘would love to give Tullulah a brother or a sister’ someday.
‘I think for us now it is just about enjoying her,’ she added.
Baby plans: Jesinta told Sydney Confidential she and Buddy planned to have another child but did not think it would happen any time soon