I’m not sure if anyone feels the same but I feel since having my baby I’m constantly comparing my life to others around me. I wasn’t like this pre-baby but it feels like everyone’s buying nice things, going on fancy holidays with their babies and having a great time whilst I feel quite stuck at home. Maybe it’s the constant social media posts I see, but it just feels like everyone’s having a better time than me.
I know social media is just what people want to show you, but since having my baby I just feel I’m constantly comparing.
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I had the same conversation with my sister as I feel like i constantly compare myself to others mums online and put myself down for it. I see them take the babies out with friends and it makes me miserable because I only have my partner and sister in my life😩 but I try not to dwell and enjoy what I’m doing xx

I’m like this about holidays and things feels like my babies missing out.
But I think it’s about perspective my baby hasn’t been Ona fancy holiday but he’s splashed in rivers and been to the zoo so he’s still having fun experiences, mind you at the zoo he was more interested in the crowds of people than the animals 😂

Comparison is the thief of joy its a well known saying for a reason the best decision would just be to disable those apps until you can only show up with joy I did the same after my 2nd and it was the best decision till I was ready now with my 3rd socials just feel happy x

Honestly, it's just social media. Avoid it or follow some more honest accounts (you can change your algorithm!). Most of us, I think, have good days and bad days, and most of us can admit that motherhood is not a walk in the park. but social media can promote a bit of an illusion.

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