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@Molly I should plan something like that…thanks xx
I really use these times to get my breaks in as I know there are more hands around ❤️! I will even sometimes just pop upstairs for a few hours to take a lie down or a bath etc when we’re at my partners parents house with his family or my mum is here as I know the girls are going to be having lots of attention and fun and I can just watch a little Netflix in silence! Totally understand feeling overwhelmed and fed up so hope this helps you get a little peace and enjoy your Christmas too 🥰! X
Yes maybe see if any relatives can take your little one while you get your nails done or just watch some TV whatever you want to do. Just say 'I really need a couple of hours to myself. Can you help'. Also I go to a group that puts on lunch and they have volunteers they hold your baby while you have your lunch. I really like to because at home I am always rushing, as can't put the baby down for long. Maybe see if they have any groups near you similar to this as I look forward to it every week! X
There's no shame in how you are feeling, I'm sure every new mum can relate to your post in some way! I know i can, my baby has been rhe exact same, very fussy, very demanding and I too have felt very overwhelmed with how exhausted I've been. It really does have an impact on your ability to engage and find enjoyment day to day. I've been there myself. All I can advise is yes, speak to someone and seek help but also try and get a little break to yourself if you can and have the support to do so. It's incredible what a little time to yourself can do for your mental health when you feel like this. Even having something planned, whether it's 40 minutes at the end of a day where you have planned someone to look after the little one and you watch an episode in your bedroom etc. I hope you manage to ask for a little help over the festive period, it can be a busy and stressful time x
I completely relate, I celebrate Christmas twice, one with my family on 24th and with my partner’s on 25th and I’m dreading all the socialising and exhaustion that comes with it and having a new baby. This can be a tough time especially to us new mums, navigating around baby’s schedule and also not being around many people except baby a lot. Hope you find the help you need, whether that’s a break, some extra sleep or with a professional. Maybe ask for a lie in and let your partner/family have LO for a bit whilst you rest as a Christmas present, I know I did x
I’m so sorry you’re feeling like this. Could you confide in a family member or partner about how you’re feeling? It could be a great time to get a break if your comfortable to share how your feeling with someone as most people are off around Christmas so maybe someone could take your baby for a day/an afternoon etc so you can lay in bed and just rest/go and do something for yourself to feel like yourself again? X