Does it get better?

It will, but it’s hard right now and will be for probably a few more months!

Ask for help and do not be ashamed! Your real friends and your family will show up, and not complain! (If anyone does, you should boot them out your life).

Ask for help. Do not feel like a burden if you can get the help. It’s natural mom worry to feel that way.
Sleep when baby sleeps or rest.
Find things to get out of the house in the morning before the heat.
Do not feel like you have it respond to every cry right away.
Eat good and drink plenty of water
You are strong and amazing.
It will get easier in ways.

My baby is 9 months almost 10 now and I can say it does get better once they realize they’re their own person. But then they seem to find their own chaos lol. All the late nights will be worth it when they find the comfort in you and you become their safe space.

Yes. The first three months were the hardest for me. Baby will become more predictable and it will start to feel easier as they get older.

I have a 14 MO and it gets better. Your friends and family want to help. It really does take a village, and I can confirm as a c-section momma, the first 3 months were the hardest physically and emotionally. But it does get better i promise

Yes ❤️ you’re in survival mode and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. You got this. It gets better. Soon you will no longer be in survival mode. Please please ask for help. You are not just a mother you are also a human not an inconvenience. It gets better. You are in the trenches now but it will pass I promise

It does get better. Not necessarily easier if you are alone but you will get your strength back the more the baby sleeps, you get sleep. It sounds like you really need to get some help daily right now so you can get a little time to eat, shower, maybe nap. I'd also think about asking your OB about anemia. I also felt tired, weak, and had headaches especially when I got my period back and I was found to be slightly anemic. Anyway, no one will feel burdened. Everyone loves babies haha I was shocked myself at how many ppl WANTED to help and send things to my baby girl. The love was so overwhelming and welcomed once I finally let ppl know she was here. You have to take care of you if you want to continue being there for your baby. You are just as important moma. 💕 But seriously, call your OB and just let them know how you feel physically and mentally. They will have plenty of suggestions and get you what you need.

It will come in waves. Keep your head up.
I have a very alert, sometimes fussy, and hyper 5mo boy.

I'm still working and there are some days at the end of the day I cry from juggling both and I freelance with two clients.

But it's important to pick yourself back up. It's a phase. Nap when he does if you can.

I had postpartum depression and got on Zurzuvae. It really changed everything for me. I can manage my emotions better but we are human.

You're in survival mode and burnt out from being everything for everyone but yourself. Take it from all the women who have been there before; you can't pour from an empty cup. Allow others to be there for you. You are a human being with needs just like everyone else. You are not a burden and anyone that treats you like you are is not a real friend. Sleep deprivation is literally used as a form of torture, because it is very effective at wearing people down and even make them question their own reality. If you have anyone that can help you get more sleep at night, let them help!