Feeling Lost

I’ve always heard people say pregnancy is a lonely period, but I’m currently 14 weeks postpartum and have never felt more neglected. It’s so weird, all my family and friends who were so supportive at first seem to have disappeared and only contact me every now and then to ask for pictures of the baby. I feel like I can’t talk to or connect with anyone— not my family, not my partner. My baby is my only source of happiness, which I know is not healthy, but he’s like the only person I can talk to, lol. How are you handling this period?

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Im on the same boat

I know exactly what you are feeling. I don’t know alot of moms with babies and my husband at times just doesn’t get it. its been challenging and Its so hot in Arizona so its hard to do outside activities . Its difficult being inside all the time.

You’re totally not alone! The expression I heard that resonated a lot is “the baby is the candy and the mom is the wrapper” and it definitely feels that way a lot after the baby arrives. I don’t have a good solution at all, but you are not alone in feeling this way at all and deserve lots of love and care too

Just trying to stay positive and remind myself there can be better days ahead. Looking forward to when my baby can talk so I feel less alone 🤍

@Sofia buendia I’m sorry. 😔

@Jonna Yes, exactly. I’m in Vegas, so it’s the same here. It’ll be easier in the fall when we can go out for walks, but by then, I’ll be back to work anyway. I hope it gets better for you soon!

@Heidi @Liv Thank you so much! 💗

@Sofia buendia Sofia, I looked at your profile and saw that you work from home. I’m looking for a WFH job while I’m on leave right now, can I message you about your work?

@Vanessa I go back to work the 5th and dreading it!!

@Jonna I’m so sorry! The 29th of next month for me. I feel sick thinking about it. I adore my baby, but I didn’t know all of this would be so hard. 😩 I don’t even like leaving him for an hour.

@Vanessa yes

Pregnancy really opened my eyes as far as who genuinely supported me and then you go through this all over again in a more extreme way post partum. So many friends literally do not understand why it’s hard leaving the house or why you don’t want to leave your baby

I feel the same way :/

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