So frustrated and feeling very depressed

I had been alone for 2 months just me and the baby , my husband comes home and he’s working 6 am to 7-8 pm so basically all day it’s just me and the baby he’s now been gone since Wednesday and doesn’t come back till tomorrow night .

I don’t like the way I’m feeling but it’s like I’ve been having strong emotions of going to sleep and not wanting to wake up

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Sorry you’re feeling this way. If it’s any consolation, I’m in the same boat. Husband works 7-7 sometimes 8 sometimes 9.

What I’ve found works wonderfully is getting out of the house every day, even for 30 minutes. Get used to going out with baby, prep their bottle or breastfeeding supplies, put a comfy outfit on, do your skincare, leave the house. Go sit in a cafe or get a take away drink and have a little walk.
By the time you come home, you can resume the baby’s routine, and even feel a bit lighter and fresher because of the walk. Trust me, it does wonders for your mental health.
Think of it as your routine and your time for yourself, even with baby being with you.
It’s super hard to feel supported when they’re working so much, but try your best to remember that it’s just a phase. If you keep feeling it too much you will spiral into a hole you don’t want to be in.
Also, force yourself to nap when baby is napping. It also makes you feel less like you want to sleep and not wake

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I’m so sorry your having a hard time

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I felt the same way post partum. Suffered from some bad ppd. You should really reach out to a therapist so you have someone to talk to about these things. This app helps and all but a therapist works wonders! You're not alone in this! Keep going!

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Constantly feeling like shit from my dad he’s been telling me I’ve gained weight I’m sick off it don’t wanna cause an argument for standing up for myself I’m all alone have no friends I’m sick off living of living like this been in my place a year and it’s not even decorated yet been asking for help and I’m not getting it. I want this Christmas to be special I want my living room to be magical this year for my son 😭

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Left my husband alone with baby out of frustration.

My husband was away in Europe for two weeks (for leisure) and during that time I stayed out of state with my parents to get some help with the baby. We returned home last Sunday, and since then I've been taking care of the baby all week, which I understand because I'm currently on maternity leave while he's working.

The last two nights have been especially hard. Our 3 month old has been struggling to go back to sleep after her 1–2 a.m. feed, so I've barely slept. I've been in and out of sleep because she's constantly moving around in her bassinet.

Every Sunday, my husband goes to play soccer from around 6 - 9am Before he left this morning, I told him how exhausted I was, and he said he would watch the baby when he comes back so I could rest. He came home around 8:30 am; and I was getting the baby ready because we had a photoshoot scheduled for 11:30 am. He watched her for about an hour before telling me he plans to go to his friend's house later to watch the game.

We ended up arguing because I was under the impression that he would take care of the baby for the day so I could finally get some rest. Fast forward, when we got home from the photoshoot, I prepared the baby's bottle, asked him to feed her, and set up her portable bassinet next to him in the living room before going to the bedroom to rest.

About an hour later, he brought the sleeping baby into the room, placed her in the bassinet beside me, and walked out!

At that point, I got up, grabbed my keys, and left the house. I'm currently sitting in my car trying to get some rest, and I don't plan on going back home until later tonight.

I know he's been working, but I feel hurt, unsupported, and frustrated. I communicated that I was exhausted and needed help, and instead, it felt like my need for rest wasn't taken seriously. He’s being extremely selfish & inconsiderate and I’m fed up!

Am I in the wrong? Should I stay out or go back home 😭. I’m even considering booking a hotel for the night.

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Please tell me if you were in my shoes what you’d think or feel? Would you just say no biggie and move on, or have different feelings? I want other woman’s opinions on this

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