Does it get easier

I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time. Parenting definitely has its highs and lows. Some phases have been easier than others (my eldest is 3) but each age brings challenges, so it depends what aspects you find hard to cope with. For me, for example, I cope fine with very little sleep, but I find the big emotions that my 3yo has, very overstimulating. I find the newborn baby part easy, but find this age (around a year) hard. I find going back to work absolutely helped me cope. It feels like a break, even though I’m busy, it’s a different kind of busy and I don’t find myself feeling overwhelmed like I can do on any given day with my children. Your little one, and your partner, I’m sure, would not be better off without you. You’re your baby’s safe place, the best mum they could have, the person that brings them the most comfort, reassurance and love. Have you got a support network? Spoken to anyone about how you feel? Asked your partner for more support? You’re not alone.

Hi, I've been where you are, I felt this way with my first and here I am with another! Parenting always changes, each age has different requirements and needs of you as a parent because you can't take that responsibility away but yes, I found it does get easier. Toddlers don't need milk feeds and all that comes with it, as they get older you don't have to pre worry about foods etc because they can eat the same as you wherever you are. Once they can communicate you know why they are upset etc so that easier to resolve and they become their own little personalities which is lovely. Once they are older they get better at independent play so less demanding of your time so it can feel less overwhelming. This all takes a few years but changes seem to happen so quickly with children. I'm no professional but your last comment suggests that you are feeling down and could benefit speaking to someone. If you have Instagram highly recommend Sophie who goes by 'looking after mum'.

I’m a first time mum so can’t comment on if it gets better with age, but I went back to work in September and I have coped so so much better since then. Just getting a bit of the old me back, and I love spending time with my little girl now, really look forward to my day off and the weekends. And I hadn’t realised how much of a cloud I was in at the end of maternity leave!! There is hope I promise xx