Anyone else really struggling?

I felt like I was finally getting into the flow of maternity leave, finally enjoying it and gaining confidence. Every day was a delight! The last week or so has been SO HARD. My baby is refusing solids, crying constantly, so easily upset, has meltdowns and is pooing everywhere. I’m finding it really exhausting, my baby never slept well but every nap is becoming a fight, every meal time is a battle and I’m changing clothes and messy nappies 3-4 times a day. My usually happy baby is whingey and cries so much more than usual. Is it just me or has this happened to anyone else?

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Sounds like teething maybe? We had a similar week last week and it was tough. Then his two front teeth broke through and he’s back to eating okay and back to normal 💩 thankfully

Sounds like teething to me

@Anna McDougall-Murphy @Lesley he already has 8 teeth 🫠 surely there’s no more for a while?

Agree it could be teething. And I'm validating your feelings - it's tough!! We definitely had a period recently where I just thought I had no more left to give. You're not alone. But it's just passing for us now, and hopefully it will do for you too soon before you know it ❤️

My first got all their teeth before the charts said. My LO has teeth and showing signs of teething as well. 🙃

@Lesley oh god🥲 I think these are supposed to be molars if it is teething. God help us!

8 teeth !! my LG has none at all

I feel for you, it’s really hard. You need a bit of a break to recharge, just on your own. Are you able to get an hour away somehow? Partner, grandparents, friends? I find when it gets too much having even an hour to myself without anyone around doing what I want (especially if it’s some self-care) restores the balance and it stops the feeling of complete doom. It’s a stage and it’ll pass, keep reminding yourself that. And take shortcuts, whatever you can think of.

I feel you! It’s after 3pm and I’m still battling to get him down for the first nap of the day today 😫😫😫 Mostly he’s a happy content little boy but naps have become a real battle the last couple of weeks, I’m lucky if I get one nap that’s shorter than usually leaving him overtired by the time we have dinner. Add a toddler in the mix and our afternoons become super fraught

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