Feeling down

4 weeks pp and still feeling kind of sad. I love my baby with every ounce, but since my husband went back to work I feel extra lonely. All my family is out of state, and don’t really have anyone to spend time with. Every day feels the same and I feel like I’m losing my spark. Anyone else have these feelings?

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You're absolutely able to feel all the things you're feeling! What I'm learning is that motherhood is full of such polarizing emotions. It's beautiful because you brought this life to the world. It's heartbreaking because they won't always be this little. You're excited and love your baby but you're feeling lonely and maybe overworked taking care of him on your own while your husband's at work. Also, our hormones are all over the place still and that doesn't help. My husband went back to work a little before our son turned 2 weeks and it was definitely a big adjustment! Still is. Some days my mom or sister come to help out with our dog. It is definitely difficult on the days I don't have any help. I try to nap when baby naps but I also make sure I have food and snacks right near where I'm camped out in the living room. Take the time to connect with others (my therapist actually recommended this app !) and other friends. And it doesn't hurt to see a therapist virtually!

I've been seeing my therapist virtually 1x/month for a few years and during my pregnancy. But after I gave birth, we both decided to increase my frequency to 2x/week and it's been helpful!

Feel free to message me if you ever need a chat ☺️

me too i’m also 4 weeks PP

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