Reality hit
I am just 24 weeks pregnant and it has just occurred to me today that at the end of all of this an actual human person will be here. Someone relying on me, living in my house, needing me and I can't give them back or have a break. Sounds stupid but the reality feels scarier and more anxiety inducing than just the theory of having a baby and becoming a parent
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And you’re going to have days when you wish exactly that…that you want to give them back, put them back in, even just for a minute (not really, but you’ll understand later if you don’t already). You’ll miss your you time, but things will even out (it’s getting there for me, and I’m 13m in).
But it’s still the best most amazing journey you’ll ever be on in your life. Try to just remember that when you want to run screaming for the nearest exit 🫶🏻
This came up on my feed, I had my baby in June 2025 so was in your shoes this time last year! I felt the same as you, overwhelmed by the reality of a baby and the impact on my freedom, but he's almost 9 months now and honestly I wouldn't change my life for the world.
Am I tired some days and wish for some me-time? Yes! But I appreciate the little things so much more now, feel genuinely happier and it's changed me for the better ❤️
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