Is anyone really struggling mentally 😞

I feel the same way, crying and constantly worrying.

I’m finding it really tough this time emotionally! Have a 2 year old and 3 week old. Trying to care for both, split my time and also look after myself is so hard 🩷

@Naimo I haven’t stopped crying all day today I literally cannot cope. I am worrying I am enough for my daughter and we are currently going through trying to understand if she has a Cmpa and it’s all just overwhelming. Sorry to hear you feel the same 😞 if you need to talk my messages are open x

@Ally isn’t jt just!! I feel so bad for my daughter that I feel like I don’t wanna do it anymore and I’ve even had thoughts of why have I had another baby 😞 And then I feel bad too because my eldest keeps seeing me cry and doesn’t understand. Sorry you’re feeling the same x

Today has been a hard day mentally for some reason. My boy is 5 and a half weeks now, we've had trouble breastfeeding since day one so I pump and we feed formula too, plus he will have my boob every now and then - It's taking it out of me mentally and physically. Forever battling with myself because I can't supply enough milk for him/he won't take it and knowing if I'm doing the right thing or if I should just prioritise myself and just do formula... Every bone in my body is aching too 😩

I am finding it hard too, I have a 15 month and a 3 week old and it’s so hard finding time for them both and feeling like you do enough for both of them 😟

@Jess It’s a big change for them but everyone I have spoken to has said it gets better, the older sibling won’t remember this time and as they get older and they play together you will be so grateful you had a sibling for them. You are doing the best you can and have done the right thing reaching out for help. Remember it is early days and hormones will be all over the place. My eldest has also seen me cry a lot and just looks at me confused but I think it’s ok for them to see you sad, I just try to explain mummy is feeling a little bit sad but it’s ok and give her a hug x

I feel the same, it’s my first so it’s all overwhelming

I have been feeling the same. I'm a FTM (3 weeks baby girl) and can't stop worrying and feeling anxious that I'm not good enough feeling like I can't do it. Hoping it gets better

I'm having moments of feeling the same. Super overwhelmed and wishing I could run away from it all. I'm trying to reassure myself that he is still so young and things have got to get easier 🙈 Sounds like you're doing all the right things getting support from PNMH and the HV. I hope you start to feel better soon ♥️

I am going through the exact same thing, not got much support and really struggling with post partum recovery and looking after a new born at the same time, it’s so exhausting physically and mentally :(

@Nic I’m the same. Struggled with supply from the beginning and have tried everything to increase. I’m going to formula now as despite the benefits of breast milk formula is still incredibly healthy and I feel there are far more benefits for my baby’s development having a happy and well rested mama.

I'm the same! I'm a ftm and struggling emotionally. It's very lonely and isolating xx