Former Olympia bikini champion and fiancée of Chris Bumstead, Courtney King, has opened up about the struggles of motherhood. The arrival of their bundle of joy isn’t just a happy event; it comes with a lot of challenges. The couple welcomed their first child, Bradley Shay Bumstead, at the end of April 2024. King has been candid about her journey into parenthood alongside Bumstead.

Recently, she took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her experience so far. In a heartfelt post accompanied by a photo of her cradling her newborn, King revealed the raw reality behind the picturesque scenes of motherhood.

She wrote candidly, “Under eye bags, hair needs to be washed, have milk all over me, still living in PJs, looking extremely tired… and tbh this season is really hard.”  It’s a refreshingly honest reflection of the less glamorous aspects of new motherhood. King didn’t shy away from expressing the rollercoaster of emotions that come with the territory.

She further shared, “I’m still learning. Learning my baby, learning myself as a new mom, learning what this new chapter looks like for us.” Her words resonate with many new parents who navigate the uncharted waters of caring for a newborn while adjusting to their new roles. Despite the challenges, the bodybuilding icon’s partner expressed gratitude amidst the exhaustion and occasional breakdowns. It’s a reminder that even in the toughest moments, there is beauty in the journey of parenthood.

In a world often filled with curated perfection on social media, King’s openness about the realities of motherhood is relatable to many. Her willingness to share the unfiltered moments serves as a source of encouragement and solidarity for fellow parents navigating similar experiences. Just days before her candid post, King also updated about Bradley Shay’s health journey, revealing that she underwent surgery.

Courtney King updated fans about Bradley Shay’s minor surgery

In a heartfelt Instagram story, King spoke about her daughter’s recent health journey. Bradley underwent a lip and tongue tie procedure on May 2nd due to difficulties with breastfeeding. Although it was tough to see her baby in pain, King emphasized the importance of the procedure for Bradley’s long-term health. After the surgery, Bradley started feeling better.

In the following post, King updated her fans, sharing that Bradley was doing much better post-procedure. She thanked everyone for their supportive messages. Many moms reached out to King, sharing their positive experiences with similar procedures, and reassuring her about Bradley’s health and breastfeeding journey. King expressed confidence that Bradley would figure things out as she had no other complications.

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As King and Bumstead continue to embrace their roles as new parents, their openness reminds people that even with the tough times and lack of sleep, there’s lots of love and happiness in raising a child.