8 days PP

I'm 8 days PP and feeling alone and like I'm doing everything alone. My boyfriend works full time and when he gets home he sits in the living room and watches TV or whatever and I'm in my room with the baby. I had a c section so I'm still healing and trying not to move around too much. I'm just feeling sad. It sucks. He will hold the baby if I need to do something or whatever but I just wish we talked more or had more intimacy.

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Awww my sweet new momma ! Your amazing and caring for a whole human you carried sox beautifully and strong. The hormones are flooding out your body right now. . . You do need extra TLC & LOVE! Do you have any friends or family to invite over.. gor a little bit of time a.day to just keep you stimulated and feeling human....
The first weeks are the easiest and yet the hardest.. you getting to know you baby plus your new life & body. And a lot of emotions will come to play & pass... just know your doing an amazing job.. and ur baby loves and needs you the most..
Do a lot of skin to skin..and bonding with you sweet bundle!
I'm here if you need a helping hand. I have 9 babies and 5 bonus kiddos. 14 in all and over 20 years of being a momma.
Trust urself and ur journey ✨️
The process is not always bliss but its always beautiful with ur baby 💛

Awe thank you so much! That's so amazing you having all those babies to love on!! I love being a mom so much!! But at times it just feels so lonely! I just wish I had a better partner/supporter!

Oh and remember to be patient with your body and mind... soft music to distract. Writing the feelings down ... researching the hormones that are flooding out and make it hard to feel good.. thus is why we bond and skin 2 skin.. regaining these feel hood feelings.. support is so important in these early days and months..
Being around people who really know you and your signs and ..being there for you whole heartedly. Your not alone and reach out if you really need help. Takes a bigger mama to know how to advocate for herself...
Your strong, beautiful and you were chosen for your little bundle. Only you!

Talk to your partner, baby changes life's and priorities . Your are more emotional now so you need care and help around house . Pich him to wake up because will get worst with sleep deprivation...

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