Any other mums struggling?

I love my baby and I’m SO lucky to have him. But I’m finding this all so overwhelming 5 months later. I miss my independence & being productive. I know it’s just a season and I’ll miss these days. But I feel like all I do is take care of my family and no one takes care of me? I miss feeling good about myself, nothing looks good on me anymore. It’s a huge like transition & Im finding it hard some days. It’s hard being ‘needed’ all the time. I do have help from my partner who does as much as he can but I feel so overwhelmed. Any other mums feel this way? Do you have any advice?
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I’ve been feeling this a lot lately. Feeling abit like every day is Groundhog Day. Finding it hard to fill the days and find things to do. Nothing is “easy” anymore and I’m the same my partner is great but it’s still a struggle. I don’t have advice as I’m still trying to get myself out this slump but just know you are not alone and I think a lot of us feel this way we just don’t say anything because were supposed to just suck it up xx

Absolutely! Sometimes it hits me that there will never ever be a day off- I have stopped trying to do things like they were before- for example its unrealistic in this season of life to expect to watch a movie and drink wine without a baby needing me. Instead I try and do much quicker/simple things that feel like a win lol like have a coffee in peace with a podcast and a piece of cake when she is asleep- its only 15 mins but it ‘tops me up’. Also make sure I get my brows and nails done at least once every 4-6 weeks to get some me time and to make me feel a little bit better. If you have any mum friends I find walking the pram to feed for coffee and a good moan really helps as well, especially on the days you feel like cancelling! Its the biggest transition you can ever go through so give yourself some grace ❤️

It will get better. It will! Hang in there. These moment will pass and tomorrow is a new day. Just remember your little bubs thinks you are his entire world he cares and loves you like no other xxx

Totally relate! I have found the hardest thing about becoming a mum is the fact that its constant, i love my baby so much but its very overwhelming some days and i just need some time to switch off and chill but never really get the chance!! I have always been a productive person and now i feel like i have loads of time at home but not enough time to get everything done it it drives me mad 😬 i have no advice just wanted to let you know your not alone with how you feel ❤️

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