Feeling alone
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Feeling left out is such a normal feeling. But this is temporary. Your baby will be older and you’ll be able to take him/her out with you and you’ll see better days. Trust me. As your partner… he should be home with you. Unfortunately some men just don’t get it and are very selfish and inconsiderate.
I would try to take little walks or sit outside to get some sunshine. It has really been helpful to get out of the house for me. I’m recovering from a c section as well and been baby wearing and standing outside for whatever I can handle. You don’t have to be stuck in four walls!
I know the feeling. I’m missing my sister’s wedding this weekend because of my baby’s recent birth. I’m demanding time out once a week… my husband watches the babies while I go to a crochet group for 2 hours. It makes me a feel a little more like myself.
Your partner should definitely be home helping tend to you and baby. I wouldn’t get too torn up about your family going to Disney without you. But I can understand feeling stuck while everyone else is out living life. I’m 6 days pp and I have a BAD CASE of the baby blues. Crying fits and feeling lonely as well as dealing with a baby that cries non-stop and will only sleep during contact naps. So no napping for me. I feel like I’m dying and even watching tv is triggering because I would love to be anywhere but stuck at home right now.
I’m 26 days pp and the only 2 times I left the house were to my son’s dr. I’m not even taking walks because I’m Breast-feeding and I feel if I leave him, he will cry. You’re not alone but I’m sure it will get better soon!
Honestly your partner should be home with you. You just had a C-section. They shouldn’t be out with friends leaving you home to care for the baby. It’s their baby too. It’s normal to feel left out when friends and family are going off to do things when you just had a baby and can’t. But your partner should be right there with you.