Feeling lonely and overwhelmed today, very tearful.

You’re not alone at all! I’m sure many of us can relate with a lot of what you’ve said. I definitely can with the Velcro baby, I also bed share and breastfeed and it’s so lovely but so hard at the same time. Tomorrow is a new day ❤️ in my opinion, crying is healthy and therapeutic, especially with the overwhelm that comes from being a mum! But it’s just a bad day that will pass. And in fact, it’s helpful to see this period as a season of life that will pass! You may not get back to the “old you” as we all shed past versions of ourselves, but you will definitely again be able to prioritise self care and things the old you enjoyed doing. In this season of life, your little one needs you a lot which is taxing but won’t last forever ❤️

And you aren’t a crappy mum, especially if you’ve said that because baby isn’t sitting unaided? How quickly they reach their milestones is rarely a reflection of our parenting and more to do with each baby just being different. It sounds like you’re his whole world and a great mum who’s doing a great job x

You see definitely not a crappy mumma for putting your baby first with every single thing you do it sounds like!! You are doing amazing and his clinginess to you just proves the strength of that bond you have created. You have made yourself that little boys safe place and that is something you should be very proud of ❤️ That all being said I know that can be berry taxing. Try to take some time for yourself when dad gets back! You will be able to give him more in return then if you have been able to recharge a little xxx

Awww just remember that you are completely exhausted and still have a load of hormones affecting how you feel, so the emotions can seem so so huge! But you sound like you're doing absolutely incredibly! And in tough circumstances - your partner working away all week means you don't get a second to yourself, that's really really hard! You are doing great!! And if there is anyone at all you can call on to pop by and hold the bubba for a bit while you have a bath then just call!! And I know what you mean about the house being a state - it's impossible to keep on top of when alone with the baby, is there any chance of just finding a cheap cleaner for a one-off while your partner's away, just so you feel like you're in a nicer space? I can't believe the state of our house, there's literally cobwebs dangling from every corner, but I just don't have the time/energy to get to it! You're definitely not alone!! <3

Keep going. Ur doing one of the hardest but most amazing jobs. And your baby is a Velcro baby for a reason you must be an amazing mum to him. Try not to feel alone, We all have days like this and is hard when u don’t have any adult company to talk it through. Hope you get a good sleep and feel better tomorrow. Xx

You're not a crappy Mum you're doing amazing you wouldn't feel this way if you were a crappy Mum it shows that you care beyond anything for your little one 💕 Also this was literally me the other day I was balling my eyes out and my partner is at work so I rang my dad after a day of crying because I just couldn't do it anymore and he came around for 10 mins until my partner came home. I feel so lucky to have that as I know so many others don't. Try to take every day as it comes and remember your partner will be home soon enough. If you can when your little one is asleep have some me time, leave the dishes or the washing or whatever it is you have in your mind and spend some time to chill it's far from self care but it's a start. Don't feel like you're alone in this I'm glad you put this on here to get it off your chest I wish I had done the same 🫶

Thank you to each and everyone of you. I did in no way post this for attention or praise it was just because I felt alone and didn’t feel I could turn anywhere else. You’ve all shown me I am not alone! Honestly, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You all have real valid views and advice and I am so grateful you’ve taken the time to be kind to me. It was needed more than I realised and now feeling a tad more positive because of you kind people! I hope to be more like you all going forward. Bless you all xxx

You’re not alone I ended up in a mother and baby psychiatric unit because I was suffering so bad however I’m now on medication and it’s helped massively (I refused for many months and then gave in) please talk to your health visitor about how you’re feeling! X

I could of written this myself. I've totally crumbled this morning. My LG won't sleep past 5.30 and is up every few hours so I think I'm just pretty tired too.. but I can't get ontop of the house, I havnt even shaved my legs since having the baby, my partner works shifts so he is in and out with no set routine which makes parenting quite lonely. I have a teenage daughter too that is needing alot of emotional guidance and support too. I don't really have friends, my job made me redundant, I can't find any childcare that I can afford - even with funding. I'm just stuck and really down. You're not alone ❤️

@Alison take the messages left for me and read them for yourself as I know the support on here is shared. I really do feel you too. I don’t know how people make motherhood look so easy. I know that today is already a better day than yesterday so please stay strong. This too shall pass xxxxx