Wish I had my life back 😕

I love my baby don’t get me wrong but I really miss my old life. Now I didn’t get out much but now I wish I did. I wish I accomplished stuff and went travelling! I wish I went out with my friends more and damnit I miss my old body ☹️ this is just to vent but please can somebody tell me it gets better. I feel like my life has become so dull. I love my baby so much, truly, but I feel so bored and as if my life is on repeat. I see things like people going to festivals and stuff and I am so envious! 😞 even having a day to yourself and being able to solo travel. I kick myself like, why didn’t I do that!
How do you tackle this? People say, life doesn’t change, you just involve your kids in it but I don’t feel that and/or struggle comprehending it. Anyone else?

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Bring the baby with you, live your life with your baby. Having a baby doesn’t mean you’re confined to the house. Get that baby some headphone and a carrier and bring that baby to a festival

How old is your child? I have an 8 week old and I feel the same. I've felt that way since my pregnancy really, from what I've heard it does get better but I think we have to ride the feeling out. I've had my baby at 19, which I don't regret at all I love him to bits but I see my friends living their lives so vicariously and I am filled with jealousy. I think the way to think about it is that in a few years your life will be drastically different and you wont feel this way. I know it's no help but you aren't alone, most mothers I've spoken to also feel this way x

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