I feel so alone in my emotions.
I feel guilty doing anything for myself. I feel conflicted on how long/when to stop breastfeeding. I feel conflicted on when to try again for a second but I still don’t have a period. I feel like my brain won’t stop and im overstimulated. I never get out of the house. Is anyone else feeling these emotions? Motherhood is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced. but also just going through some emotions at the same time. I’m learning that it’s okay to feel multiple things at once.
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you just have to get over the guilt and reassure yourself that baby is safe when youre not around ♥️ it was so hard for me to go back to work for 4hrs a week but i was going through a psychosis episode, still hasnt ended but has def gotten better since i started working every other weekend too, the majority of my struggles are at night. its not much but its enough “adult socialization” for me to get through day to day.. youre still your own person even though it doesnt feel like it right now ♥️♥️
This is so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. It helps remind me that I’m not alone
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Absolutely! You are not alone. Not to mention that us moms not only experience mom guilt directed from ourselves, but also others add to our mom guilt. I say just go with what your heart is telling you. Breastfeeding is beautiful, but it also is a lot of work and emotionally draining at times along with the time consumption. If you feel that stopping would truly help you and you know that your child can get their nutrients otherwise, then you should decide what works best for you and your child. My baby has 4 of his teeth now, and I’ve been wondering when I’ll stop because it really takes a lot from me and is now slightly uncomfortable. But I at least want to make it to him turning 1 years old. As for a second, I’m also in the same boat. I have a 9 month old and have been wanting to try soon, but I don’t want to take time away either. I’ve told myself that I’ll wait until fall of 2025 if I can hold out that long.