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I think if anyone tells you they aren't struggling, in some way shape or form, they're lying. To you or themselves. Motherhood is hard. It's hard when you're doing it with a partner. It's hard when you're doing it alone. It's hard when you've got support and it's hard when you don't. I have a fiancé, and three close friends who we call our boy's Aunties, and I still struggle. My boy is going through the same thing, of just crying for me all the time, non stop. It's so hard to do anything when that's happening. And it's all so mentally draining. You are not alone, hun.
I say I want another baby in the future but also some days I struggle with my baby and think do I want another one, but in the end we are women and we always pull through no matter how tough things maybe xx
Hey, I'm a solo mum and don't really have much support, apart from my parents but as there mid/late 70s I can't ask too much. I struggle too, even though I chose this path and i feel eternally grateful, but it can be very tough doin it alone. My little girl has had a cold for the past couple of weeks and been sleeping badly for past few months. Sleep deprivation can really impact my anxiety. So I really can empathise those difficult days. I'm sure your doing a brilliant job and things will get easier.
I have a March baby too and I don’t understand the new phase of waking multiple times and wanting to be carried always . He goes no nursery and I have support from my husband but the house is not the same anymore. Things all of the place . So you are not alone You are not at all. We would all get through it. I try to take the breaks I get when he is asleep or someone else with him.
You are amazing, and what you’re going through is so tough. My partner struggles with the fact that the house is a constant mess, spiders have laid so many eggs everywhere, there’s constant dust, food to be cooked, and there’s two of us.
Thank you all so much for your comments. I do remind myself that I’m not on my own but sometimes the doubts creep in and you just need someone to remind you you’re not on your own and your comments have really picked me back up today ❤️
And for those of you also struggling, the same advice applies and I’m sure you’re absolutely smashing motherhood and I just hope the good days outweigh the bad ❤️
Having a baby is so so so worth it but everyone knows that it is also bloody difficult at the same time! Me and my partner live an hour or so away from our families in different directions and they only see our daughter a few times a month. My partner is it work and I'm always at home with my little girl. I love her to death but some days it is really stressful and I feel like I don't have room to breathe some days, the house is a mess and most days I feel I've I have to run round like a headless chicken trying to get all my jobs done. But I wouldn't have it any other way. We are also hoping to start trying for baby number 2 this year and that will be equally as stressful but in a different way. Just make sure you talk to people about how you are feeling, try yo go out with friends and have play dates, just don't be so hard on yourself. I know it probably doesn't feel like it but you are doing a brilliant job and your little boy will realise one day x
We all have our struggles girl you’re far from alone. You’re doing it on your own remember that, bringing your son up and working and trying to get your house tidy is a massive juggle in itself. My son has his dad but even I still struggle some days to do everything and keep on top of things and it’s even harder when the baby is clingy and cry’s out for you it breaks your heart even more. My inbox is always open if you ever want a chat, you’re not alone in this❤️