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I have a 6 month old and a 3 year old and I'm sad to say I'm really not enjoying being a Mum. I can't stand my 3 year old when he is constantly whinging and saying no to everything. He is so testing. I know he's a toddler but I'm struggling so much with the constant tantrums and the sleep deprivation mixed in with it. I really don't think I should have had children. Love them to absolute bits but I really miss my old life 😢 Is this normal?
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It’s normal to got through that. Last year in January I had my baby girl, my kids have 5 years difference and I’m not gonna lie I was struggling a lot. Regretting having a second child, but I love her so much. I was missing my life before the second pregnancy. I’ve spent 14 months at home with my kids and it was driving me insane. I wasn’t myself at all. Then I slowly started to change. Change of style. Slow weight loss. It’s been a year now and I’m back to work and getting myself back in shape again. I’m trying to do what makes me happy and trying to improve myself while taking care of my kids. It takes time but you’ll be happy again and won’t feel like that. Just look for something that makes you happy and work on it. Don’t wait to have motivation. Motivation happens after the actual action.

I feel like this often. The love I have for my child is unmeasurable but the struggle is real 💔

Hi mama. Sorry you are going through this. It is indeed tough being a mum. Do you perhaps have anyone helping? That would be very helpful. Motherhood has taught me a lot of patience. Just try doing things you love even if it’s once a month. It’s a phase and this would pass surely. It’s okay to feel this way when you are overwhelmed. I hope and pray you get all the needed support and help. God bless.

No one can love those babies like you can! Remember that. Sounds like your a great Mom, with high standards for your kids. You are doing it and right in thr middle with the tough times. Get a break/ go out/ date night/ or just being home alone for 1 night. Take a night to catch up on your sleep. Reach out to your supports and start taking care of YOU during these struggles. Your body/mind is telling you you need a break- listen to that!!! Thinking of you 🩷

I feel like this every single day with my one year old 😔 I feel so sad and guilty for him that I feel this way. I'm constantly missing my old life. Even though I look after his every needs and give him so much love, I feel like I'm not cut out to be a mum. I feel like I should not have had a child, because I can't mentally cope with it all... But I just keep thinking that it's only a matter of time, he won't be a baby or a toddler for ever. One day he'll be my best friend and we can enjoy life together. Until then, I just need to make it through every day ❤️ we'll get there. Sending you hugs xx

Idk if it’s normal or not but I feel you 100%. My daughter is 8 months and my son is almost 3. I feel like I am fxxking going insane when I am with them. The only time I feel like myself is at work but then when I come home I’ll sit in the car for almost a hour bc I don’t even want to step foot in that door. I dread it. Their father helps with the kids when he isn’t at work but he doesn’t help around the house. So not only do I have to deal with them all day before going to work 2nd shift, I also have to clean the house, do the dishes, laundry, vacuum, sweep, mop. & these kids make messes all over themselves and the floor and everything constantly. If I don’t get them in daycare soon, idk what I’m going to do. I just need a little break I think and I’ll be ok. But don’t feel like you’re alone. We love our kids but this shit ain’t easy. It’s too much for one person to handle sometimes. Maybe it will get easier when they get older. Idk but can only hope so.

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