Lost in motherhood

Hi! Yes im on the same boat. Losing the weight has been so stressful, I don’t feel myself what do ever and at times miss the old me. Give yourself grace! 🖤

i definitely relate. i had my first kiddo in April of last year and then my daughter was born March of this year so i never really got out of that phase before i got thrown right back into it. it’s extra hard because my boy is a HUGE momma’s boy at the moment and my daughter also really does not like being away from me 🥲

Yep. Even more so going from one child to two. Trying to take 10 mins here and there when I can to do things that make me feel better. Today was reading the Bible, painting my toes (which I had to pause so actually took like an hour lol). I’m trying to figure out what my daughter likes such as the play mat I got so even if she can sit for 10 mins I might be able to do something for myself. Mentally it’s been hard! I also feel guilty as I feel like I’ve blurred out/forgotten a lot of the first month because of how difficult that time was mentally. Anyone else? 😭

I totally agree. I honestly do not feel like my old self anymore. I now have 2 under 2 and damn, it's hard. Trying to be everything to everyone and still have a smile on my face is the hardest thing. I hate looking at pictures of myself before having kids-- I feel like I don't even know that person anymore. Then trying to lose weight/ get the pre baby body back is a struggle. I know I'll probably never be the way I was before, but I would love to see at least some progress. So no, you're not alone. 💕

Yes me too. I think it's important to make time for yourself as much as possible. I enjoy a bath once my baby goes to sleep for the night, and paint while he naps. If I don't have time to actually do something I enjoy, I watch videos about it (for me that's horseback riding).

Same here and this is my fourth child . I’ve never experienced this before . I can only think of the differences from my other pregnancies and that’s this time I’m not losing the weight , I now have chronic hypertension and I haven’t gone right back to work . I feel stuck in time . I don’t have the energy or motivation to do anything besides parent 🥺😩

Thank you ladies for sharing. It makes me feel better to know I’m not alone. I hope we all find our new selves soon. Motherhood is amazing, but it’s a lot. Happy Mother’s Day🩷

I totally feel this. I also exclusively breastfeed/nurse so I can’t ever have time to myself for more than like 2 hours. I always have to be with him which I love being with him but I would like a little time alone or to run some errands by myself. I just don’t feel like myself. He’s a mama’s boy and always wants to be with me and cries so much with my husband. It’s hard

Feeling the exact same way.