Mental Health Check

I’ve had better days, but last night & this morning are not one of them. Honestly struggling a lot but trying to push thru

I’m trying to tell myself it’s okay I’m not accomplishing anything. “Just soak up the cuddles.” So now I’m just sitting on the couch letting my 3mth old sleep on me. I cant decide how I feel. I should feel happy and loved right? But leaning more towards stir crazy and uncomfortable.

Yea I am 28 weeks pregnant with my first. I feel really stir crazy right now just wanting her to be here and at the same time feeling like I should be getting so much more done with these last couple of months before her arrival. I started my own business recently and I’ve had such intrusive thoughts that it wont work.

Definitely relate. Some days are just "getting through it" days.

I feel like I need to just allow space for the days that I don’t have it in me and remind myself it is not a reflection of my capabilities of starting a business and becoming a mom at the same time. Sooo much easier said than done.

@Alexis it's definitely okay to not be accomplishing anything. Especially with a 3 month old! I think matrescence has a lot of uncertainty of emotions and a lot of "shoulds" but being honest with how we are feeling is so healing. I feel you on the stir crazy front. My child is a toddler now, but it's hard to be home taking care of a little little one and not feel that way.

@Bethany thank you 🥹🩵

@Jenna starting a whole business AND becoming a mom! That's so much! What incredible things you are doing, even when you don't feel like it

@Sarah I feel you on the struggle. The fact that it's important to you to keep going and find a way through is so admirable. Know that there are so many of us struggling with you. I hope you have people in your life you can reach out to if you need help at all

1000% The last few days have been really rough for me!

@Bethany thank you for your kind words. I needed to hear that

@Bethany thank you 🩷

I’m definitely struggling today! So exhausted and my son is having a sleep regression it’s exhausting me. And I still have to work 😭😭😭😭

Loved to see this post, because I’m having one of those days and I don’t wanna be annoying and complain with my my family or friends. I had to get out of the house to do some errands just to grab some air. And since we’re here I’m also kind of home sick haha! Hope you guys have a good day!

yes! I did a lot the past few days. Now just chilling. it's okay!

I have a 20-month-old daughter, and I’m struggling a lot. My husband works the second shift, and he’s very supportive. But after he goes to work, I feel like I’m on my own. I’m depressed and exhausted, and I don’t have any time for myself. I can’t do anything productive, and I feel really tired, depressed, and I cry a lot every day. I don’t have any family or friends here with whom I can talk, meet, or share my feelings.

@Shazia know that there are others struggling with you! How amazing that you are taking care of your little one while he struggles through a sleep regression AND you're working. That is amazing!

@Karen parenting while sick is so hard! Good on you for getting some time out of the house despite not feeling great in multiple ways. Look at you taking care of yourself and your little one(s)!

@Sweta you sound so tired. It sounds like you need a community to lean on but I know that trying to build one while you're already exhausted is so much to ask. I was in a similar state months ago and had to seek some professional help because I couldn't take it anymore. You are doing your best and that's amazing. I hope you can get the support you need

@Bethany I need true friends with whom I can meet or I can talk anything without judgment. 😕

Sure do! I’ve been back at work from maternity leave for about a month and every day I’m like “this is dumb, I just want to spend my time with my baby”. I haven’t applied myself as much as I used to. It’s also felt like a rough week FOR SURE.

@Karen I feel similarly about annoying family and friends. Our daughter is a little over a week old, and while she’s doing great so far, I’m breaking out into random crying fits I can’t control. Anytime someone asks how I’m doing, I struggle with being honest vs keeping the tears to myself so I’m not worrying anyone. Hope you’re having a better day today! 🫶

@Sweta while I’m not located near you, I would be happy to connect and exchange messages if you need someone to talk to 🫶

@Alicia I knooow! Well if you need to vent you can send me a message :) and btw congrats on you baby girl, enjoy the cuddles 🤗.