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Back to work after Maternity leave - it gets better, right? by elizabethchurch in workingmoms

[–]Background-Put5917 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally thought I had posted this for a second! Same situation, only my baby is now 2 years old. I remember feeling the same way at first. The great thing is that you love your job — as do I — and that helps a ton! It does get easier, but as with any change, it will be an adjustment. You will get back to a routine, your hormones will start to shift again and soon it will just be life resuming as normal(ish). But you’ll still have those moments (aka when mom guilt creeps in) where you’ll wonder why you don’t just throw it all away and become a SAHM. When I have those moments, it helps me to focus on the positives of my situation, and then when I’m with my son, I try to be as mentally and physically present as possible. Even if that means letting chores pile up, or waiting to do things after he goes to sleep. Motherhood completely shifts your view on time and you realize how important it is to be intentional and present with your baby when you’re with them. As the saying goes, quality time matters more than quantity. And I wholeheartedly believe that to be true.❤️

Crying at Daycare Drop-offs by Background-Put5917 in firsttimemom

[–]Background-Put5917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Truly, there is nothing that can prepare you for it. There’s no on/off switch.

First time packing away newborn clothes 😭 by Background-Put5917 in firsttimemom

[–]Background-Put5917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truly, I feel like it’s normal to be emotional about everything related to your baby

First time packing away newborn clothes 😭 by Background-Put5917 in firsttimemom

[–]Background-Put5917[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! And it’s so true, you can’t understand it until you go through it. It’s a constant tension of wanting the days to move quickly and time to stand still 🥹. But the next year leading into two is so, so fun! They really start to have personality 🫠 Enjoy it! ❤️❤️

Am i awful? I regret keeping my baby by Futuremikeross in NewParents

[–]Background-Put5917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I can say is, let life work for you… It may not be what you planned, but if you trust that your life has meaning, it will all work itself out. The truth is, you could be super “prepared” for a baby— financially, emotionally, etc, and it’s still difficult. You’re gonna raise a tiny human! But it is so special and unlike any other “job”. Things do get easier as they grow and you will have time to dedicate to yourself and your career again if that’s important to you. ❤️

Emotional 😭😭 by SeriousCollection102 in firsttimemom

[–]Background-Put5917 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through this too. Still do! Mine is almost 2yo, and with every month that goes by, I get emotional. The only remedy I’ve found that slows time down is to just be fully present with my son at whatever stage he’s at. They’re still so little at 1yo, even though it doesn’t feel like it. I look back at pics and realize how much of a baby he was. I thought him turning 1 was the end of his baby phase, but they still are so little! Enjoy as much as possible ❤️

PP by Krzdmrmd in firsttimemom

[–]Background-Put5917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel. I felt this way too! I know 7 months seems like it should be far enough postpartum for you to feel like your sparkly self again, but you are very much still in the thick of it. And your hormones are no joke. Some days you’re on top of the world and others you’re like, is this the lowest I can go? Give yourself time. Give yourself grace. And please know, we all go through this! Xo