Sense of self lost?
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As a mom to 3 little girls, I promise you’re not alone. My oldest is 4 & my youngest is 7 months. I get you!!! Does it ever end? Hmmm probably not. I’ve learned over the last 4 years to make priority for yourself. Even if that means you need a night away. That is OKAY. You won’t be shamed for it, but you have to make sure you do it. I’m just now starting to care for my own health since before having kids. Am I excited? Heck yes! I have to put myself first for once. You do too!
This is so relatable reading your post and the other two ladies comments has me in tears. Today I was having such a hard day and I ended up beating myself up over it because my little girl turned 7 months and I felt like a bad mommy for my emotions just taking a turn instead of being overjoyed all day but it’s so hard I’m a stay at home mom who is just as exhausted, have no social life and all my family is in South Africa so it gets really lonely. You are not alone and I’m sure there are more ladies who will share a little bit more of their stories with you and who you can relate to and I’m sure this is only a season I believe wholeheartedly it will get better
I can relate to this a lot. My baby is also a really good baby and sleeps through the night but I feel constantly exhausted and drained. I miss who I was before I had her but she’s also the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I don’t work and I think that’s caused me to lose myself even more. Staying home with no social interaction and no income streams is harder than I ever could have imagined. I just remind myself that it’s not forever and I’m trying to be grateful for this season of my life and reframe my thoughts. For example instead of thinking “I hate being home I feel trapped” I try to say “thank God I get to be home with my baby and not have the financial burden on top of motherhood”