Why do I feel like a bad mom at the slightest inconvenience.
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I was really struggling and finally told my Dr and she started me on zoloft ... it's helped alot! I didn't realize how depressed and anxious was till the medicine kicked in.... you gotta take care of you so you can show up for your baby
I had the same thing happen today and I got her back to sleep but she woke up super upset later and I felt like I could’ve avoided it if I let her sleep on me. You aren’t alone, it’s so hard not to blame yourself. Just remember that your baby loves you and you’re his entire world. I think of this every time she gets upset, I saw it on tiktok and it helps me: “if I were crying I’d rather be with someone I love than be alone, and sometimes that’s all I need” and I picture myself with my baby by simply being by her as helping… it helps me a lot idk …🫶🏼
My MIL is the best and has always come to help. She seemed to be the only one who could settle my first at night. Luckily, she lives next door. This time round, she keeps popping round and helping me with house chores whilst I heal. As the saying goes 'it takes a village'. It's OK to feel rubbish...let it be and although it's hard try not to be hard on yourself. It's definitely tough when you've got a velcro baby.
I wish I had help. I always did contact naps but would do them on the floor mattress in case I fell asleep too but now I just nap with my toddler altogether. Don’t feel ashamed for getting help. If it’s there, take it.