Please help..
Has anybody wanted to take their baby and leave the rest of their family behind? I feel like just the thought is crazy but I have a partner and 2 step kids and 9months postpartum, I just want to take my baby and run... I resent the kids for taking so much space, for making so many messes,... I feel like I'd be better off taking care of my baby by myself... Don't get me wrong I love my partner to death but I feel like there's so many responsibilities associated with them... like kids, dogs, cats, father in law living with us... So much pressure I feel like I'm breaking and I want better than this for my baby... I've tried expressing this to my partner but the response was that it's postpartum resentment and I need help... I'm wondering if it's that or if I'm just really overwhelemed.. Anybody else went through something similar? No hurtful comments please, I'm beating myself up enough about this...
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You’re not alone!!! 🥰 Give it time and take a deep breath. Some days are harder than others and that’s ok. Even the sky has meltdowns sometimes 😂 (cheesy maybe, but you get what I mean)
@Gabriela thank you so much for this. you have no idea how much I needed to hear this.
I’m glad!! You got this mama. 🥰
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So I never felt like I wanted to take the baby…. But there have been times where I get so overwhelmed that I just want to disappear. I don’t want to runaway forever… I just want a moment haha I think it’s part of postpartum to crave your own space and to make space for your baby. I think you sound burnt out and perhaps feeling a rift between yourself and the rest of the household. Some of my husbands family lives with us and, though I love them, sometimes it makes me feel crowded. Perhaps spending more time alone with the baby (going to the park, visiting a friend, going to the library) away from the rest to recharge and then planning fun activities together that are relaxing. Taking time for yourself is important! Journaling, yoga, mindful hobbies like coloring or reading 🥰 Also speak up to your partner! Perhaps he will be able to help you figure out your feelings. Therapy is also a great option. I have enjoyed my therapist so much and it has helped me move past certain feelings.