I feel like just a milk cow

i feel like it’s postpartum because when i was breastfeeding i also felt the same way. everyone said breastfeeding was gonna be this magical connection with the baby but it personally felt .. degrading?? like literally i was just a cow. it made me feel angry and disconnected. look into “D-MER” its Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a involuntary physiological condition where breastfeeding individuals experience a sudden wave of negative emotions—such as anxiety, sadness, rage, or dread—immediately before or during milk letdown.

Postpartum for sure. And the newborn stage is sooo hard, called the trenches for a reason. Give it time and things will slowly get better.

It’s postpartum hormones. I used to get so mad when my Mom, who was there to help me, would reject the bottle I handed her and tell me to nurse the baby even though I just did an hour ago and my boobs are sore, cracked and bleeding. Called me a baby for complaining. She literally drove me nuts and if I got mad at her she’d throw in my face that she’s just trying to help and I’m being ungrateful. No, you’re being bossy and insensitive. It’s been 16 years since her boobs were cracked and bleeding! Acting like I’m exaggerating the pain. I will never force my daughter to breastfeed my grandchildren! I’ll tell her about the benefits but also warn her that it’s hell!