How's everyone getting on?

How are you ladies getting on? I finally feel like we're coming up for air and I'm enjoying being a mum. The first 12 weeks of babies life were the worst 12 weeks of my life. I felt like I was drowning. My partner was diagnosed with post natal depression, our friends and family didn't understand as it's not as common in men which was heartbreaking. I felt like a single mum and also a carer for my other half who couldn't even get out of bed. And now, 5 months since he was born, life is coming together and our little boy is the best thing that's ever happened to us. I just wanted to share this because for anyone struggling or going through something similar, it does get better and you're doing amazing.

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I'm glad things are getting better for you parenthood is never easy especially when you don't have support system your doing an amazing job

Tough and tiring at times. Glad it's getting better for you

I really struggled my self with the first 12 weeks. Week 1 and 2 were fine but then after that I think I definitely had/have post natal depression. Week 6-8 was the absolute worst but everything is starting to feel more normal now with baby getting a bit bigger and us learning each other. Me and my partners relationship definitely suffered and I can see why people split up after having children. I'm starting to enjoy being a mom now as it's not as intense and my mental health is a lot better. It's not perfect but definitely much better. I hated it when I was in the thick of the newborn stage and everyone was like it gets better🤣 but it actually does get better xxx

I feel like it's so healthy to say you struggled. Everybody I spoke to pre baby made out newborn phase is bliss, a perfect baby bubble. I hated every moment of it and felt like I was failing because my friends loved it. But now he's got a little personality and makes everything better 🩵 We definitely considered breaking up. I didn't think we'd get through it

I’ve had/have pnd it’s been the worst experience ever not once did I ever think I’d suffer in such a negative way before giving birth I thought it would all be lovely and happy and I’d enjoy being a new mum and instantly have this whoosh of love for my baby but unfortunately it’s been the total opposite. My Baby is now just over 5 months and my mood and teariness is definitely improving I’m not finding that I’m randomly crying whilst we are out and about and looking like a crazy person so things must be getting better. It’s so important to just be honest that’s what I have found and my health visitor was amazing she done so many referrals for us to go to groups to meet other mums who are also struggling and the support from them and the helpers there and my partner & family have been crucial I honestly don’t no where I’d be if I didn’t have the support from everyone. I felt and still do some days feel guilty and horrible for not loving the days but same as you it’s getting better now 💕

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