This is so hard

Girl I’m with u if u ever need to talk message me I have a 8mnth old

Yep agree. Love the new milestones but feel like I’m constantly exhausted and it’s bloody hard! I’ve actually just gone back to work last week (my baby is 8 months too) and it’s so nice as she’s enjoying nursery and I’m enjoying working again (3 days). Then the days I’m not working I am enjoying with her more. So hard when you don’t have family nearby! But going back to work has worked for us.

This was me with my first. Everyday was a struggle and honestly no one tells you that they're an non-interactive potato for the first year. For his maternity leave I had to be out of the house otherwise I'd just cry. So it was constant playdates and classes which just made me more tired and doubt myself even more. Then there was the social media shizzle that floods your feed, you know the whole "this is what my 7 month old does in a day" or "this is what my 9 month old eats". They just make you feel inadequate

Peanut helped a lot because you can just ask random questions and get help.

It's so hard, and it can feel lonely even when you have a village.

But, in a weird way, the fact that you feel this way means that you care (if that makes any sense) like you want to do the "right" thing and not fail them. It probably means that you're going above and beyond and your tiny human is very lucky to have you

Hear if you need a chat or advice. I've learnt a lot from my Frist which has helped with my second xx

I have a nearly 9 month old..I am right there with you ♥️

Me too ❤️

I think your experience is totally valid, a lot of other mothers go through the same! Im so sorry you are too, there is light at the end of the tunnel. My only advice is, and I know this is hard, but take some time to fill your own cup too. 10 mins, half an hour, an hour, whatever you can manage with your baby and support. Have a shower alone while someone you trust takes the baby, do something you used to enjoy alone; reading, drawing, go for a walk, anything... Just make sure you book that time in like it's a drs appointment and try for once a week. Doing something for you and being unreachable will make you feel better. It will give you the space to enjoy again.
I don't know you but the fact you care says a lot about how much of a good mother you are, keep going ❤️