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@Amanda thank you so much! Your doing such a great job ♥️
I also have been feeling this way. I didn’t even know how to put it into words until recently and then I just broke down crying. I felt horrible for feeling horrible. I wanted to be happy and “on” for my baby but I also just really needed to check out for a bit.
@Meghan I think we all need a spa day as mommas to refill
It’s because parenting is the best thing ever but also the most draining thing. We need adequate breaks to be our best self.
You're not a bad mum- in my recent reading I learned about how children used to be raised in large family groups (the 'it takes a village' quote is relevant here!) whereas now more often it's just the couple or one parent who does the majority- and it's just not possible to be at our best all the time like that. Funny how a lot of parenting books and prenatal classes don't say anything about this- it's a massive detail to leave out! I've also had these moments, just yesterday I cried when my little one would not go in the cot for ages and I was desperate for sleep... Felt inadequate as a mum... It feels forever when I'm in it but it eventually passes, especially when I can sleep a bit. Is there any space for you to take some breaks or have people come round to hold him and play so you can just go on your phone or sleep?
I definitely felt this more around the 5 month mark and thought it would only be bad during the first 8 weeks. Im here to say your not a bad mum and it does get better. Xx
@Corinne my husband tries to give me breaks best he can but my little one will only sleep with me and the rest of our fully lives away from us so it’s just us but I will try to make more effort taking some me time I know it’s important That village thing is so true ! Ty ♥️
I’m here to say I stand in solidarity with you. My LO is 13 weeks old and wooh what a ride it’s been. I cry. A lot. I’m actually currently sitting here crying after rocking him to sleep for the past 45 mins. Every little thing some days makes me feel overwhelmed and irritated. And hiding away is something I think about doing all the time. I try to remind myself that I am doing everything I need to be doing and that while the days may feel long, I know I’m going to look back and feel so proud that I made it through! You got this momma!