I’m feeling some what down and think I’ve got postnatal depression. My 5 month old is just refusing to do anything but cry on me, not sleep or eat (he does have a clean nappy), and my partner pretty much treats me like I’m his maid and not his partner. I don’t feel at all happy with my life and I just feel stuck. I know I’m not being the best mother I can be but this has become my daily life now. I don’t know what to do. I really don’t want judgment but I’ve never felt so alone. I feel like the worst parent going.
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I'm sorry to hear that you feel like this. First I am sure that you're not the worst parent going. It sounds like you are really worried about your baby and also very aware that your health is suffering. Do you still have a health visitor you can share your worries with? What about your GP or pediatrician? Can you get support from family/your parents/friends?

Please try get some help, you can speak to your GP or health visitor and they should help you! And if any other mother judges you on here then they can get in the bin! Because this app is for mums supporting mums! I hope things can get better for you because I know mother hood can be very lonesome at times and the village feels like it’s left once your baby isn’t a newborn anymore x

I can’t offer any help, but I can tell you that you aren’t alone. I’m going through the same with my 5 month old, although me and his dad split when he was 5 weeks old as I was also a maid so decided may as well truly do it on my own. I’m here if you want to talk about how you feel. I pray your GP and perinatal health team in your area are better than mine too and you get some support. ❤️
Does anyone co sleep and find their (Velcro) baby gets up eyes closed multiple times a night for you? I usually pick them up so it doesn’t turn into a full wake but so exhausting. Any been through this? What’s the solution? LO is a toddler now so it is hard.
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My little one has started touching his downstairs every-time I change his nappy 🙈 he pulls it. Anyone else experiencing this?
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Can anyone recommend a really good absorbent nappy? My little one is 7m old and is a belly sleeper, I’m having to change his pyjamas and bedding every morning as he is totally saturated!
I initially used Asda little angels nappies but switched to pampers baby dry recently to see if they were any better, he is still leaking with those too. I have also tried adding a nappy liner into the front over night for extra protection but he is still wetting through.
Just for reference he is a big boy and in size 6/7 nappies he weighs over 30lb 🐷 I struggle to get nappies to fit around his belly, he has a bigger than average belly as well.
All of the ‘night time nappies’ in the shops are for older babies/ toddlers and are pull ups, but as I said my boy is big.. should I try these??
TIA from my laundry basket lmao xox
Edit: have weighed him and he is 26lb 🤣🤦🏼♀️

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I’m feeling some what down and think I’ve got postnatal depression. My 5 month old is just refusing to do anything but cry on me, not sleep or eat (he does have a clean nappy), and my partner pretty much treats me like I’m his maid and not his partner. I don’t feel at all happy with my life and I just feel stuck. I know I’m not being the best mother I can be but this has become my daily life now. I don’t know what to do. I really don’t want judgment but I’ve never felt so alone. I feel like the worst parent going.
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sometimes she makes huge fuss to be held so i order a baby carrier from shein it’s cloth one i love that one but that makes my back hurt so bad and i got one baby carrier as a gift it got a kinda chair underneath my husband gets scared he says she’s small and her legs get open way much i want something to support my back little bit and long term for sure

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Has anyone been away from their baby for a few days yet? I’m still breastfeeding and have started solids but have a short trip booked at start of October and feel so anxious about it. This is my third baby and I know she’ll be fine with her Dad but we feed through the night still and I’m just not really sure how to manage that change. I also don’t want it to put an end to breastfeeding for once I’m back either. My plan is to pump while I’m away to keep supply up. Any advice appreciated 🩷

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