I'm still so lost 🥲

You aren’t a terrible mom. You are strong, caring, kind and beautiful! It is totally normal! I’m sorry but I did have a little giggle because when I was a ftm I thought the same thing - everytime I felt like I had things down or figured out they’d switch up. For a long time. But that’s babies. They grow and develop so quickly. They’re new to this world. And EVERY THING is new to them. Things we take for granted every day, simple things like shadows/bubbles/sliding doors (just a few things my littles are fascinated by at the moment) they stare at in amazement and wonder until they figure it out and move onto the next. Navigating being a first time mom is hard and I know it doesn’t help right now but it does get a little easier. Show your self some kindness and compassion mama because you are an awesome and amazing mom and you are your babies safety net - they will push all of your buttons because they feel safe to explore this new world with you ❤️

I’m a ftm and I feel exactly the same way!! My boy is nearly 7 months old and just like you, I finally get the routine sorted and understand what he needs and then he changes and wants something different and we have to start again! If you’d ever like a chat feel free to message me ❤️

You’re definitely not terrible! If you were you wouldn’t be asking that! I found up to 9 months the hardest stage— you don’t have people over helping as much and you’re expected to know what you’re doing but it’s still so new! I feel like at 6 months they’re starting to learn so many new things e.g. sitting up and moving around and playing, so they’re also a lot more fussy. If I’m correct there is also a sleep regression at that age which I’m pretty sure nearly finished me and my partner off 😅 my LO is 14 months now and I can honestly say this is my favourite time so far. She’s just started walking which is definitely challenging but it still feels easier in general because I know what she wants when she fusses now. I remember when she was younger I had breakdowns most days because it was so hard and I struggle with my mental health anyway. I’m doing much better now and I promise it will get easier!

Thanks ladies, that's so so reassuring ❤️😅just a bad day I think... We will try again tomorrow 🤭

Those first 12 months are some of the hardest! You’re doing a wonderful job, as the other ladies said. It’s so easy to beat ourselves up thinking we should be doing better, but sometimes we just need a little break or a reset. I downloaded the huckleberry app, it outlines different milestones that happen and I found it easier having something to blame the bad moods or sleep regression on. It also gives you tips on how to improve their moods / help during those periods. My little one is 3 now, and looking back I wish I had been kinder to myself, cried a bit more and asked for help a little bit more. It does get so much easier, especially as our hormones settle down and our confidence grows 😊

I'm a FTM and sometimes felt the same however parenting and motherhood is mostly winging it and doing your best so don't be so hard on yourself mama you got this ! Take care and be kind to yourself

Ooh for anyone that hasn’t I definitely recommend checking out the wonder weeks website/paid app or book