Postpartum loss of self?

I feel this way sometimes too. My daughter’s 4-almost 5 months old and I get lonely. I have a 10 year old son who keeps me company during summer break while my man is at work. I also go outside everyday and try to do things to keep me from going crazy but I think it’s just a normal thing for us mommies. We could feel so grateful for being able to stay at home & everything else that comes with it but there are days where we don’t feel like ourselves because we’re always needed, we can’t just get up and do whatever want like we used to pre-baby, and other people around us aren’t in the same phase of life and taking care of a baby. What helps me is focusing on gratitude, planning my days (library, cooking, walks), meeting with friends, crying when needed, journaling, and remembering that time WILL pass. How was your life 1 year ago? Or 2? 3? 4? Totally different from now I’d assume. So just remember that things change and get better ❤️‍🩹

I’m here if you need someone to chat with!

it took me 2 and the half years to feel like myself. Be patient with yourself

My son is 13 months and my husband works shift work which involves nights and I get very lonely but when I do I reach out to my friends or siblings which helps

i feel the same, but i started doing/wearing things that i did before pregnancy. like my nose stud, for example. i felt like it didn’t really fit the idea of “motherhood” that i had in my head but i put it back in & i had a major confidence boost & i finally felt like i was making steps towards rediscovering who i am outside of being a wife & a mother.