My baby is 7 months old and i just feel exhausted. I can't keep on top of housework, eating well and I feel like I'm generally just drowning.
Is this normal or does it ever get any easier? Feel a bit scared for the future as people say the first 6 months are when babies are the easiest 😬
Posting incognito as I just feel a bit embarrassed!
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Oof girl dont feel embarrassed we have all had our struggles. The mom who eats healthy and works out probably has worse laundry piles lol none of my clothes fit and my house is a disaster but my kids are happy so I'm staying (mostly) positive. Happy to chat if you need to vent 💕

Girl I am right there with you and my guy is 10 months. I'm sure it will get better, at least that's what I keep telling myself! If you ever wanna talk just send me a message 😄

Girl, this is 100% normal. I still don’t eat like I should and this is my third time in a row being postpartum and I definitely have trouble staying on top of the cleaning from my other kids, but I always always always make sure that I have a 40 ounce owala h20 bottle and some snacks near by that are easy to grab, but I do stay hydrated. That is one thing I can give myself credit for because I feel extremely dehydrated if I don’t constantly drink so a water bottle is the best thing for your milk supply and for your own health.

Don't be embarrassed! This is so normal! My apartment was a disaster until my baby was 1yr 🥴 as long as everyone is fed, you're doing fine. If it would help, you can try a TINY weekly to-do list. I.e: Monday wash/dry laundry, Tuesday put laundry away, Wednesday meal plan, Thursday shop... things like that.
It sounds like you're overwhelmed as well (feeling of drowning). If you have family or friends, try asking them to watch baby for a short while so you can have some mommy time! Get a pedi or target run!