Does it get better ?
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It gets easier-ish and you learn how to manage as time goes on but no one can ever properly prepare you for how hard it is. Postpartum depression and exhaustion are real and if you’re feeling really helpless, check in with your doctor for tips and tools to help you. You’re not alone! I had some pretty bad depression the first several months and thought I didn’t enjoy being a mom and now I wouldn’t change it for the world. Hang in there, take naps when your baby takes naps and take little moments for yourself when you can. Connecting with other moms is helpful and makes the journey a little more fun. Xx
Personally I found it got a lot easier as the months went on, when my little one felt more robust, started sleeping better and feeding a bit less, it all got a bit easier. I also found it got a lot easier once she started smiling and laughing, I was like yay I have an actual human 😂 up until that point you just feel like you’re keeping them alive! It will get easier, mine is 15 months old and some things have got a lot easier, some things harder but overall I enjoy motherhood a lot more. The first few months are really full on so be kind to yourself and remember you’re still recovering from the birth and everything! Hand in there you will feel like you find your groove soon and it’ll become less overwhelming. Do you have someone to talk to? If not have you tried baby classes? I get quite bad anxiety but forced myself to go and met some great mum friends. It’s just good to have people around you for those days when your loosing your mind 🥴😂 I hope your ok, don’t feel alone x
The first few months are so hard. Your body is riding a crazy hormonal shift and you are sleep deprived. Go easy on yourself. My son is 21 months now and while still sleep deprived. I learned how to cope. I learned how to manage only what I could and accept the rest. Everyones situation is different and you will learn how to manage the things you can.. but in the mean time just give yourself a lot of grace and patience and know that you are incredible for going through the process of becoming a mother. It is trial by fire and it burns away all the things we dont need to be anymore. It is a hard thing to go through. But when your child starts to giggle and crawl and show their personality it is going to fill you with so much pride and joy. 🥰 hold on mama, it does get better