How do I fix this? šŸ˜£

I just had a baby a week ago (10+ hours of labor and c-section) and PP has been kicking my ass. My bf is no help emotionally and adds to my emotional stress. For example, I had to go move my car this morning (we donā€™t have parking at our apt) and we have stairs so I was in pain when I came back and just wanted to sleep but he wanted some head and when I said no he got mad and said he wasnā€™t doing nothing for me. And so I havenā€™t eaten bc he usually cooks breakfast since I had the baby but didnā€™t today only made something for our 4 year old. Anyway, my daughter (4) and I used to be so close before I had this baby. And since I had him Iā€™ve felt annoyed by everything she does and I hate that I feel this way. Idk how to fix it idk where the feeling came from. Is there something wrong with me? Am I the issue? She doesnā€™t show me the same love she used to and I hate that I caused it šŸ˜žšŸ˜£ idk what to do I want us to have a better relationship and get back to being us again. Help
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Wow your bf is an absolute prick i would say leave him but thats not my place...

first of all itā€™s only been a week, give your daughter more time to adjust because itā€™s a huge life change for her too! have patience with her and yourself your bf sounds absolutely awful. if my man said that to me a week postpartum id be very tempted to slap him. he needs to be taking care of you and im so sorry heā€™s not. you gotta make sure youā€™re eating and taking care of yourself so you can heal. give yourself time and patience girl. focus on yourself and your kids. thereā€™s no instant fix unfortunately, just time and adjustment to your new normal. you got this ā¤ļø

I donā€™t think theyā€™re something wrong with you. I think itā€™s normal to be angry or resentful with the little things. I was super angry too when I was newly postpartum mad over little things like my cat running or waking up the baby. I think when you are in a vulnerable time or feel stressed, youā€™re prone to being upset over small things or in general. I had a hard labor too and nerve damage. Itā€™s also more stressful when you donā€™t have emotional support

You need to heal physically and mentally. Eat healthy to get your energy up and itā€™s better to breakup with your bf. Cuz heā€™s supposed to make you happy and support you. You might think you have to stay with him so your daughter has a dad, but she will see that youā€™re unhappy and understand it when sheā€™s older. And think itā€™s ok for a guy to treat her like that and not care about her

Iā€™m with the other comment on this. You need to prioritize yourself right now, and make sure youā€™re healing properly. Itā€™ll take time for your four-year-old to adjust, itā€™s only been a week, donā€™t beat yourself too hard about it. I donā€™t believe thereā€™s anything wrong with you. I believe your boyfriend should go, there is an absolutely no reason for him to be upset with you for not giving him head when youā€™re a weak postpartum. That is completely inconsiderate, and then not cooking you food or helping you with anything? That is ridiculous. Your partner supposed to be there for you in sickness and health , and there is absolutely no reason for him to be so ignorant about it. He needs to understand that this is a hard journey. But if he canā€™t do that, if heā€™s that childish, Iā€™d say kick him to the curb, or have a very serious conversation with him. Thereā€™s nothing wrong with you girlie. Youā€™re doing great, cut yourself some slack, give it time, be gentle with yourself. Much love, girl.

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