Sadness

10 days pp and I love my baby so much but can’t stop crying about the life I had before. All I do is worry about him and I hardly sleep because I can’t switch off 😩

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Oh trust me I've been there! I still am there. I wouldn't change having my little girl here for anything but you can't help but feel bad to grieve the life you had before they came along. It will get better I promise ❤️
I'd definitely mention it to the midwives/health visitor, just so they know incase it gets worse x

It sounds like you might be experiencing postpartum depression. Try speaking to your GP, look through the NHS website, or contact the Samaritans for a chat. It's hard in the beginning, but things do get better x

Also 10 days PP and am the same. Wake up feeling dread about the day ahead and what lies ahead, I hope it gets better and easier soon x

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